By Spy Uganda
Ugandan Gov’t Orders Mandatory COVID-19 Testing For Cabinet Ministers, Public Servants
The Ugandan government has ordered for mandatory COVID-19 testing for all cabinet ministers and we have established that preparations for testing civil servants and Members of Parliament are ongoing.
Minister Frank Tumwebaze, the Minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development, confirmed implementation of the mandatory COVID-19 testing by tweeting a picture of him being tested by a medic.
He accompanied the picture with the caption; “Yes testing is going on. I have done mine. Some bit of discomfort yes but it takes a short time no worries.”
Hours later, he also shared a WhatsApp message from the minister for Health Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, informing him that he had tested negative for COVID-19.
However, the development comes shortly after the Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda went into self-isolation because one of his contacts tested positive for Coronavirus on Friday.
Sources reveal that after testing Ministers, MPs and public servants, the government will roll out a COVID-19 testing program for all Ugandans which will be communicated at a later date by the Ministry of Health.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.
Most people who fall sick with COVID-19 will experience mild to moderate symptoms and recover without special treatment.
How It Spreads
The virus that causes COVID-19 is mainly transmitted through droplets generated when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or exhales. These droplets are too heavy to hang in the air, and quickly fall on floors or surfaces.
You can be infected by breathing in the virus if you are within close proximity of someone who has COVID-19, or by touching a contaminated surface and then your eyes, nose or mouth.
The Ministry of Health advises Ugandans to wear face masks when in public places, wash hands with soap frequently or use sanitizer, avoid crowded places and report any suspected COVID-19 cases to the nearest authorities.
