Uganda’s Covid-19 cases rise to 212

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Uganda’s Covid-19 cases rise to 212

Uganda's confirmed Covid-19 rose to 212, as more people who came into contact with truck drivers tested positive.

The country also denied entry to five Tanzanian truck drivers who tested positive at the border.

Previously, truck drivers were allowed to enter the country before getting their results and would be tracked if their tests returned positive.

However, the truck driver now have to wait for their results.

If they test positive, foreign drivers are denied entry while Ugandan drivers are immediately taken for treatment.

Source: The East African

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