CDC is not responsible for Section 508 compliance (accessibility) on other federal or private website. Last 15 days, On 18 March, public gatherings including places of worship, pubs, weddings, music shows, rallies and cultural meetings were suspended for 32 days with immediate effect. Apr [42], On 24 May, the ministry of Health Uganda registered 11 new cases of coronavirus out of the 1,084 samples tested from community and the people they got in contacts with. Food markets remained open, but many vendors were unable to return home and had to sleep in markets due to the suspension of public transport. "I believe there are more people infected," said Kaleebu, "but they have not been tested." Do not travel if your test result is positive; immediately isolate yourself, and follow public health recommendations. As the Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) spreads to low-income countries including Uganda, health authorities have intensified prevention measures that have been lauded by donors and the general public. Level 4: Very High Level of COVID-19 in Uganda. If you travel, take steps before, during, and after travel to keep yourself and others from getting COVID-19. [31], On 4 May, Uganda got 8 new additional positive cases of coronavirus, 6 cases were from the 2,061 samples tested from truck drivers while 2 were from a rapid assessment survey conducted within the communities. There is no central number to call and only one or two officials can authorise a journey in each of Uganda’s 134 districts. #NBSLiveAt9 #NBSUpdates #StaySafeUgpic.twitter.com/Is0KiQPIqy", "Uganda Coronavirus: 55 Cases and 0 Deaths - Worldometer", "Update on the Covid-19 outbreak in Uganda", "UPDATE ON THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN UGANDA", "Press Release. There were 29 deaths during the month, raising the death toll to 32. This was a case of a cargo transporter who had been in Kenya and brings the cumulative number of cases in Uganda as of 15 April to 55. [25], On 28 April, all the 2,400 samples tested were negative. [24], On 26 April, Uganda registered 4 new cases of coronavirus out of the 1,578 tested samples from truck drivers at the boarder points entry. Plan ahead and learn more about Getting Health Care During Travel. Travelers should avoid all travel to Uganda. They should continue to operate as long as they are not in food markets. If you had a known exposure to COVID-19 while traveling. [39][40], On 22 May, 15 cases of coronavirus were confirmed from the 2,106 samples tested. Jul Apr Welcome to the Government of Uganda COVID-19 Response Information Hub. There are a number of public and private COVID-19 tests centres in Uganda. [38], On 21 May, a presidential directive reduced the total number cases from 264 to 145 after removing foreign truck drivers who had left the country from the count. It is also not clear if the government is upholding basic health standards in the hotel quarantines. “There has been a misinterpretation of directives. Stay home, stay safe. (CNN) Uganda has restricted visitors from some countries with what it terms high cases of coronavirus, including China, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, South Korea, and Spain. Witnesses have said that people unable to pay the hotel fees have been forced to sleep in the lobby of the hotel, while others have been stranded at the airport. [16], On 26 March, several reports emerged of security personnel beating Ugandans who were out on the streets. Sep [54], There were 4478 new cases in October, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 12495. [22][23], On 21 April, Uganda confirmed 1 new case of coronavirus from 651 tested samples from truck drivers at the boarder points of entry. CORONAVIRUS. If you must travel: Before you travel, get tested with a viral test 1–3 days before your trip. Last 15 days KAMPALA, Uganda . Of these, 121 are Ugandans, 307 are Chinese and 16 are other nationals. This lock down period continued from April 15 and will run up to May 5, 2020. Travelers should avoid all travel to Uganda. [14], On 23 March, the Health Department reported eight new cases, bringing the total up to nine. If you must travel, talk to your doctor ahead of travel, especially if you are at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19. Check with your destination's Office of Foreign Affairs or Ministry of Health or the US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Country Information page for details about entry requirements and restrictions for arriving travelers. Uganda ranked number 10 among 191 nations. All the cases were Ugandans who had travelled back from Dubai. What should be done to sustain and consolidate this initial success against the Coronavirus? You might feel well and not have any symptoms, but you can be contagious without symptoms and can spread the virus to others. [10], On 22 March, the first case of COVID-19 in Uganda was confirmed. [43], On 25 May, Uganda registered 10 new cases of the virus out of the 1,189 samples tested. I have been told that restaurants, arcades, salons, shops, supermarkets are being closed. [60], Up until May 5, 2020, most businesses had to remain closed. [17], On 26 March, police and other security personnel were heavily deployed in all city suburbs, slums and along the streets to enforce the president's directives. desk, chair, door handle etc. Linking to a non-federal website does not constitute an endorsement by CDC or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website. Uganda has had more than 26,300 cases of the coronavirus that causes the disease and 220 deaths. If you travel, take the following steps to protect yourself and others from COVID-19: Get tested with a viral test 1–3 days before traveling back to the United States. Cars banned in Kampala (15th April 2020). Uganda which is now in level 4 (high level) of the pandemic, as of Saturday, December 12 registered 27,071 cumulative confirmed coronavirus cases, 220 … Health workers screening cargo truck drivers for COVID-19 at Elegu border point of entry. There … The death toll rose to 205. [4][5], The case fatality ratio for COVID-19 has been much lower than SARS of 2003,[6][7] but the transmission has been significantly greater, with a significant total death toll. There are now more than 165,000 confirmed cases of Covid-19 globally with about 6,500 deaths. [13] The same day, all schools and universities were closed for 30 days. Get tested with a viral test 1–3 days before your trip, keep a copy of your results with you during travel. Letter to U.S. Citizens : Now is the … COVID-19 in Uganda. Clinicians should obtain a detailed travel history for patients with symptoms of COVID-19 infection. The death toll rose to 111. "We share over 98 per cent genetic material … However, the current outbreak started in a large animal and seafood market in China, in a city called Wuhan. The number of recovered patients increased to 8,989, leaving 11,265 active cases at the end of the month. So far 147 countries have reported cases of the virus since it emerged in China in December 2019. Travel may increase your chance of getting and spreading COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cannot attest to the accuracy of a non-federal website. Jun Staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. [27], On 30 April, 2 new cases were confirmed from 1,579 samples tested from the truck drivers from boarder points of entry. Such musicians include and are not limited to; Bobi Wine, Ykee Benda, Joanita Kawalya, Pia Pounds. You might have been exposed to COVID-19 during your travels. On November 24, the Ministry of Health issued new guidelines regarding COVID-19 testing required for both inbound and outbound travel to Uganda including a requirement that tests be taken at an approved facility within 120 hours of departure. The number of recovered patients increased to 7503, leaving 4881 active cases at the end of the month. [41], On 23 May, the country registered 23 new cases of the virus out of the 1,187 samples tested. If you get sick in Uganda, you might need medical care. [35], On 18 May, Uganda registered 21 new cases of coronavirus from 1,071 tested samples of various entry points on 17 May. Dec Uganda reported the first case of Coronavirus on March 21st, 2020 and had the first death on the 23rd week. Uganda's first confirmed case of COVID-19 landed on a plane from Dubai on March 21. [3], On 12 January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that a novel coronavirus was the cause of a respiratory illness in a cluster of people in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, which was reported to the WHO on 31 December 2019. 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[44], On 28 May, 36 new coronavirus new cases we confirmed in Uganda out of the 2,230 tested samples. Currently, Uganda has no suspect or confirmed case of the COVID-19. If Covid-19 cases in Uganda were to skyrocket, it would be catastrophic, says Walker. On returning to Uganda on 21 March 2020 at around 2 am aboard Ethiopian Airlines, his temperature was said to be at 38.7 during the screening process at Entebbe Airport which prompted the health team at the airport to isolate him at the airport for further follow up. If you’re planning travel to Uganda, find out what you need to know about coronavirus there in the Coronavirus section. [50], There were 1818 new cases in August, raising the total number of confirmed cases to 2972. 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[30], On 3 May, Uganda registered 1 new positive coronavirus case from the 2,729 samples tested of the truck drivers from the boarder entry points in Uganda and this brings the total number of confirmed cases in Uganda to 89. [26], On 29 April, Uganda got 2 positive new cases of coronavirus from 299 samples tested within the community and confirmed cases is 81. The COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda is part of the ongoing worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). This page was last edited on 21 December 2020, at 15:02. The virus was confirmed to have reached Uganda in March 2020. Fifty-eight (58) have completed the 14 days follow-up. [52][53], There were 5045 new cases in September, raising the total number of confirmed cases to 8017. One person posted on Facebook that no medical officer has visited the hotel and that staff have frequently entered and left the premises and worked without protective gear. Foreigners and Ugandans arriving in the country will be put under 14-day mandatory quarantine in hotels designated by the government that are in Entebbe, about an hour from Kampala, but the stay will be paid for by the citizens themselves. A few people who breached the government's restrictions were arrested, most of whom were boda boda riders who defied the ban on public transport and carried passengers. However, the Ministry of Health remains vigilant to identify any person who may develop or arrive with the disease. Note: Javascript is disabled or is not supported by your browser. [47], In June there were 431 new cases and 706 recoveries, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 889, the total number of recovered patients to 819, and the number of active cases at the end of the month to 70. Jul [46], On 1 June, Uganda confirmed 40 new coronavirus cases from 1,319 samples tested by the ministry of health on 31 May 2020. On Wednesday, 8 April, the softly-spoken 31-year-old was cooking chips and chicken at her usual spot in the city when she realised it was approaching 7pm. The Ministry of Health would like to inform the public that there are eight new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Uganda.. All the eight cases are Ugandan nationals who … At the end of the month there were 1652 active cases. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. The number of recovered patients increased to 4260, leaving 3682 active cases at the end of the month. The death toll more than doubled to 75. [37], On 20 May, Uganda confirmed 4 new positive cases of coronavirus out of the samples that were tested on 19 May. Oct Since the mandatory quarantine began, about 40 travelers have been forced to pay up to US$840 to stay in the Central Inn hotel, a cost that is excessive for most Ugandans. [49], There were 265 new cases in July, raising the total number of confirmed cases to 1154. It can also spread when a person touches a contaminated surface, e.g. [29], On 2 May, three new cases were confirmed in Uganda, where two from the 1,922 samples of truck drivers were from the boarder points of entry and one was from the 562 samples from the community. Uganda, if it gets medication, will be among the first in the world to come up with medication to treat and end the COVID-19 pandemic. The interactive graphs, charts and maps show that … Research results from July 2020 show that many informal entrepreneurs in Kampala had no income at all during the lockdown, and hence had to dip into their own savings, rely on government food support, or ask for help from family or friends to survive. There are ongoing studies on the origins of Coronavirus. The virus was confirmed to have reached Uganda in March 2020. [28] During April there were 39 new cases and 52 recoveries, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 83 and the number of active cases at the end of the month to 31. Coronavirus is spread from human-to-human when an infected person’s sneeze or cough droplets come into contact with others. For more information about this message, please visit this page: Level 4: Very High Level of COVID-19 in Uganda, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All the 21 cases were Ugandans who arrived from Elegu (17), Mutukula (3) and Maraba (1) entry points. Dec KAMPALA (Reuters) - Uganda’s crumbling public hospitals, doctors’ strikes and corruption scandals make its success in the fight against the new coronavirus all the more unlikely. Jun According to the Africa CDC, Uganda has conducted more than 350,000 coronavirus tests on its 45 million population since the pandemic began, almost the same as Nigeria has done for its 200m people. After you travel, take the following steps to protect others from getting sick for 14 days after travel: Take these actions to protect others from getting sick: See CDC's After You Travel page for more information. That's wrong. CDC twenty four seven. [9], Mar [8][6] Model-based simulations for Uganda suggest that the 95% confidence interval for the time-varying reproduction number R t has been higher than 1.0 since October 2020. Travelers should avoid all travel to Uganda. As of today, 444 travellers have been advised to be in self- isolation and followed-up daily to monitor their situation and offer assistance in case of need. Oct [11][12] The confirmed case was a 36-year-old male who had travelled to Dubai on 17 March 2020 for a business trip. If you don't get tested, it's safest to stay home for 10 days after travel. 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May If you don't get tested, it's safest to stay home for 10 days. In Uganda, figures for Dec. 16 put the cumulative number of COVID-19 infections at 29,361, with 228 deaths. Uganda has also deployed medical personnel and equipment at its common border with neighbours to screen all people entering the country for coronavirus. Uganda Coronavirus update with statistics and graphs: total and new cases, deaths per day, mortality and recovery rates, current active cases, recoveries, trends and timeline. [51], The Lancet Commission data for the month of August sited Uganda as the top African country in suppressing COVID-19. This space provides response actors working on the COVID-19 outbreak in Uganda with the most updated data, information and resources. [21], On 20 April, 10 patients from Entebbe General Hospital recovered, bringing the total recoveries to 38. On 18 April, Uganda discharged 6 patients bringing the total to recoveries to 28. [59], He made the announcement on Tuesday while addressing the nation on the status of coronavirus pandemic in Uganda. Therefore, the total number of confirmed cases in Uganda increased to 83 by 30 April. [33], On 11 May, Uganda registered one new case of coronavirus out of the 2,296 samples from truck drivers at the boarder points of entry into Uganda. Key Information for Travelers to Uganda. This comes after four neighbours - … Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. 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Follow entry requirements or restrictions at your destination which might include testing, quarantine, and providing contact information. Uganda's health ministry has denied reports that tents meant for Covid-19 patients were blown away by the wind, according to an investigation by NTV Uganda. [61] A small number of businesses such as factories, garages, hardware shops, metalworks and restaurants for takeaway were allowed to reopen on May 5,[62][63] while others such as hair salons and business arcades remained closed until July 27. Even if you test negative, stay home for the full 7 days. What was initially seen as a largely China centric problem is now a global crisis beyond the obvious public health crisis, the coronavirus is having a major impact on the global economy. [19], In March there were 44 confirmed cases, all of whom remained active at the end of the month.[20]. [32], On 8 May, Uganda confirmed and registered 13 new coronavirus cases from 2,421 samples of truck drivers from the boarder points of entry in Uganda. Travel may increase your chance of getting and spreading COVID-19. There were three deaths during the month. Disease outbreaks not new to U… Airports, bus stations, train stations, and rest stops are all places travelers can be exposed to the virus. Mar Before Uganda's coronavirus lockdown, HIV-positive Matina had a morning routine. [36] On 18 May, Uganda confirmed 12 new coronavirus positive cases from 1,743 samples tested from different points of entry. Delay travel if you are waiting for test results, test positive, are sick, or if you have been around someone with COVID-19 in the past 14 days. [55], There were 7,964 new cases in November, raising the total number of confirmed cases to 20,459. 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