Two suspected cases of Corona Virus that were recently picked from Kambukamabwe cell, in Mpondwe Lhubiriha town council Kasese district have tested negative, the Kasese District Health Officer, Dr. Yusuf Baseke has confirmed.
Dr. Baseke said the suspects Ms. Kisembo Muhindo 46 and Mr. Ali Kamalha 32 both residents of Kambukamabwe cell have been discharged after undergoing several tests at Fort-Portal Regional hospital.
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Speaking to our reporter this afternoon at their home Ms. Kisembo said they were brought back by the COVID-19 task-force that officially handed them to the area LC 1 chairperson but asked them to self-quarantine for more fourteen days despite testing negative. Ms Kisembo one ……
However, during a mini-survey at Customs Boarder point, our reporter observed that the business community were not following the standard operating procedures set by the ministry of health.
Ms. Goreti Kyakimwa, a juice dealer and others testified to our reporter that wearing face masks makes them uncomfortable, a reason they have allegedly violated sop,s.
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The Chairperson LC 3 Mpondwe Lhubiriha town council, Mr. Selevest Mapoze, said they will strengthen sensitization meetings about preventive measures against COVID-19.Mr.Mapoze ……..
Earlier, the Kasese district Chairperson Mr. Sibendire Geoffrey Bigogo asked the local community to follow standard operating procedures saying covid-19 is real and kills. Ends.