COVID-19: 97 New Cases Confirmed In Uganda

Results from COVID-19 tests done on 22 August 2020 Uganda has confirmed 97 new COVID-19 cases. 

The cumulative total confirmed cases of Ugandans are now 2,263.

Break down of the new cases
The contacts and alerts (90): Kampala – 59, Wakiso- 11, Buikwe- 6, Luweero – 3, Namisindwa – 3, Mukono – 2, Jinja – 2, Kabale – 1, Amuru – 1, Oyam – 1, Tororo – 1.

One returnee from Mali.

Six  truck drivers from points of entry: Malaba- 2, Busia – 2, Mpondwe – 1, Padea- 1.

According to the ministry of health, 10 foreign truck drivers tested positive for COVID-19 at the border points of entry and their entry into the country was not permitted.

To-date Uganda has 1,226 COVID-19 recoveries and 20 deaths.