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Results from COVID-19 tests done on 22 August 2020 Uganda has confirmed 97 new COVID-19 cases.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The cumulative total confirmed cases of Ugandans are now 2,263.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Break down of the new cases<\/em><\/strong>
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


One returnee from Mali.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Six\u00a0 truck drivers from points of entry: Malaba- 2, Busia – 2, Mpondwe – 1, Padea- 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To-date Uganda has 1,226 COVID-19 recoveries and 20 deaths.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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