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A post shared repeatedly on Facebook claims that taking a hot bath is an effective remedy against the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The claim is misleading; health experts say there is no scientific evidence that bathing in hot water can prevent people from catching the virus; the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned that bathing or showering in very hot water can be “harmful”. The post was published here on Facebook on February 18, 2020. Below is a screenshot of the misleading post: The post’s caption translates to English as: “Taking a hot bath is also good to prevent coronavirus. Let us install Vigen (not stands…
The Speaker of Parliament, Ms Rebecca Kadaga Tuesday banned three members of Parliament (MPs), who recently travelled to the United Arab Emirates (Dubai), from accessing the House for the next 30 days. The politicians are; Makindye Ssabagabo MP, Mr Emmanuel Ssempala Kigozi; Lwengo Woman MP, Ms Cissy Namujju and Nakifuma County MP, Mr Robert Kafeero Sekitoleko. Ms Kadaga said the MPs violated the Presidential guidelines that were issued last week, to control the spread of coronavirus. The Ministry of Health last night asked all people who travelled to Dubai in the past two weeks, to report to them for help.…
As of Friday, through the weekend, all schools (pre-kindergarten to university), bars, discos and night clubs, all religious places of worship, open air market, conferences, public meetings, weddings and funerals were restricted in all parts of the country. But some people are still reluctant and avoiding the guidelines by H.E The President, and secretly socializing and holding prayers. “We would like to inform them that there are consequences for willingly violating the health orders by the Ministry Of Health, meant to slow down the spread of the virus.” “Our teams enforced the orders by warning the culprits and those who…
The president of the Republic of Uganda Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has vowed to manage the Corona Virus epidemic. Speaking during the National address on Tuesday afternoon, Museveni stated that there is recommendable progress that is being done government including the positive recovery of the isolated patients. In a special note, Museveni warned local retailers who have hiked food prices to be on the watch since the worst is coming their way. “I’m Hearing Crooks Who Are Hiking Prices of Food. I will revoke all those people’s licensees because they are taking advantage of the situation. You shall never trade…
Former presidential aspirant Dr. Kiiza Besigye has continued to advise government with tips on how to handle the Corona Virus epidemic that has hit the world. According to Besigye, one of the things government has to give priority is the welfare of nationals during the tough times of the stay home quarantine. Besigye adds that the National Social Security Fund needs to payout some percentage of members savings. “It’s surprising that @nssfug hasn’t, as yet, rolled out a program to pay out a portion of members’ savings to afford them vital support thru the #COVID19 crisis. Isn’t this what “Social Security”, a…
As business and society, we are seeing a concerning increase in the transmissions of COVID-19 cases across multiple countries. The virus has had a far-reaching impact on our societies and is testing the resilience and tenacity of businesses and individuals alike. Globally, governments and companies are ramping up efforts to help mitigate the spread of the virus. In MTN’s footprint 17 of our 21 markets have COVID-19 infections. “MTN’s priority is keeping people connected during this period. We need to play our part in the alleviation of the economic, social and educational impact through the support of key institutions such…
The Ministry of Health informs the public that there are 8 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Uganda. All the 8 cases are Ugandan nationals who travelled back from Dubai, UAE.; 2 on the 20/03/2020 and 6 on the 22/03/2020 aboard the Emirates and Ethiopian Airlines flights. To date, a total of 2,661 travelers including Ugandans identified as potential risk have been either under self-quarantine or institutional quarantine. Of these, 1,356 are under follow up; 774 of these are under institutional quarantine while 582 are under self-quarantine. We appeal to all travelers who have been in Dubai in the past two…
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said on Monday that the number of confirmed coronavirus cases had risen to 402, a jump of 128 since Sunday’s announcement that could worry public health experts concerned about the country’s readiness to deal with the epidemic. President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a national state of disaster and imposed measures like travel bans to curb the spread of coronavirus. He is expected to address the nation later on Monday on new measures to mitigate the impact of the virus.
We got you from school to save you, Please Stay At Home – Museveni to Students President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has echoed a great message to all school going students back home. In a statement issued this morning, Museveni noted that they got them from school to save them. “To all children that are back from school, please keep at home. We got you from school to save you, do not start loitering in towns and exposing yourselves to dangers which we were initially avoiding. We did not get you from school to deliver you to a wrong address- Home…
Here are Dr. Kiiza Beisgye’s socio-economic proposals that we feel are critical for discussion and implementation during the Coronavirus pandemic. 1. Deploy doctors (including UPDF) to areas where they are most needed especially those which have poor access to healthcare systems. 2. Declare centres in all the districts where people who need support can get it, and where support is sent to help the vulnerable to maintain their health to fight disease. 3. Set up special health centres where those who are suspected to be infected with the Coronavirus disease can access services. 4. Provide management procedures for crowded areas…