14 new deaths recorded from Gulu, Kampala and Masaka, part of the statement from the Ministry read pushing the death tally in Uganda to 131.
14 people from areas of Gulu, Kampala and Masaka succumbed to the COVID-19 on Friday according to a confirmation statement released by the Ministry of Health.
“14 new deaths recorded from Gulu, Kampala and Masaka, “part of the statement from the Ministry read pushing the death tally in Uganda to 131.
The health ministry also confirmed 284 new cases from COVID-19 tests done on 5 November 2020 pushing the total number of cases in the country to 13,852.
Of the new cases, 280 were from the contacts and alerts including 84 from Kampala, 56 from Lira, 27 from Jinja, 16 from Wakiso, 18 from Kasese, 14 from Kabale, eight from Soroti, nine from Alebtong and seven cases from each of Apac and Mbale districts.
Also, six cases were from Luwero, two districts including Isingiro and Sironko each registered five cases, four cases were from Amuria and Kabarole respectively, three cases from Kyotera and Busia districts, two cases were from Kaberamaido while seven districts including Kisoro, Rukungiri, Bukwo, Buikwe, Mukono, Ngora and Kole each registered one case.
Meanwhile, the Ministry continues to urge individuals more so those in the city centres to respect the necessary Standard Operating Procedures in place to guard against the further spread of the virus.
In recent weeks, Uganda as a country has registered more community cases in Kampala than it has done in any other district.
As a result, the health ministry calls upon everyone to get involved in the fight against the pandemic.
“In light of the spike in new cases in Kampala Metropolitan Area, this is evident that the rate of community transmission is high,” a statement from the Ministry read.
“The public is STRONGLY advised to take personal responsibility to avoid contracting COVID-19. The earlier we change our attitude and behavior towards COVID-19, the better for our health and nation.”
Meanwhile, this comes at a time when the 2021 General Election campaigns are also set to kick start on Monday.
The Electoral Commission has since urged all presidential candidates to mainly conduct virtual campaigns to avoid crowds which might create even favourable grounds for the spread of coronavirus.
While addressing journalists earlier this week, Fred Enanga the police spokesperson raised worries that political rallies as witnessed on the presidential nominations attract large gatherings.
He cited that such actions might culminate into the further spread of the COVID-19.
