Meanwhile, Police in Mbarara has arrested two pastors of Source of Healing church for conducting a church service contrary to the COVID-19 guidelines.
Following the confirmation of COVID-19 cases in Uganda, President, Yoweri Museveni ordered all places of worship closed to ensure social distancing to avoid the spread of the virus.
The pastors, who include Masengo Rugabirwa and Ntungane Patrick, were found in their church located in Katete, Kakoba division, Mbarara City with of 20 members of their flock.
Samson Kasasira, Rwizi Regional Police Spokesperson says police was notified by vigilant neighbors and that the suspects will be charged with disobedience of lawful orders and for being negligent with intentions to spread infection of disease.
He says the 22 suspects are held at Central Police Station Mbarara as investigations commence. END.
