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More returnees test positive for COVID-19 as Uganda’s confirmed cases rise to 939

William Kasoba by William Kasoba
July 5, 2020
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The ministry of health has today confirmed 12 new COVID-19 cases. The cumulative total confirmed cases in Uganda now stands at 939.

Amongst the new confirmed cases, two are truck drivers from Malaba and Mutukula; seven are contacts from Amuru while three are returnees; one from South Africa and two from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Additionally, 11 foreign truck drivers tested positive for COVID-19 at the border points of entry and their entry into the country was not permitted.

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