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Ugandans generally react positively to the President’s speech on Coronavirus, but with memes of course

Norman Mwambazi by Norman Mwambazi
March 19, 2020
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Yesterday, President Museveni delivered a speech about Coronavirus and issued several directions to be followed in a period of 32 days as government is assessing the danger of the virus.

We can not ban or postpone burials for 32 days, it will not be good. We, therefore, recommend that burials should be done by relatives nearby, the rituals and mourning could be done at a later stage. It is only safe. #COVID19UG #M7Address pic.twitter.com/2SSr1yHiUH

— Yoweri K Museveni (@KagutaMuseveni) March 18, 2020

At this moment, Uganda has not recorded any Coronavirus infections but government thought it wise to take these precautionary measures, as strict screening is ongoing at Entebbe International Airport and all entry points at the border.

https://twitter.com/IamHaxx/status/1240297207791783938

Watching President Museveni addressing the nation, his comments are for world cup ??
"What if you go to church & get infected how will you forgive yourself or how will God forgive you?" ??#COVID19UG

— LevixoneAmbassador? (@PedazoUG) March 18, 2020

On a rare occasion, the majority of Ugandans have reacted positively to the President’s address, but with Ugandans on social media, you cannot miss out on the humour involved in their reactions.

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— Jeremiah Ainebyona (@jerryjones99) March 18, 2020

The moment @KagutaMuseveni announced closure of education institutions for a month starting Friday March 20th, students of @MUBS_NAKAWA went wild in jubilation. I could hear the rapture of celebration 800m away. Dear my students, all along you didn’t enjoy learning? #COVID19UG

— Ramathan Ggoobi (@rggoobi) March 18, 2020

We have become a country that makes fun of almost everything, however serious it is, including something as serious as the Coronavirus that has claimed the lives of over 8000 people worldwide.

But if they have banned gatherings of more than ten people, Fic Fameica and Big eye can still hold concerts.#COVID19UG #Museveni

— Uncle Mutundwe PhD  (@SKigaani) March 18, 2020

But laughter has been said to be a medicine, so here are some of the picks..

Church services are suspended for one month

Ugandan pastors: #COVID19UG pic.twitter.com/eF6PPjM5U1

— BOHA? (@BohaSwitnz) March 18, 2020

Has he said anything about sex yet?? #COVID19UG

— Rita Styles Riri ❤️ (@Rita_Arinaitwe) March 18, 2020

As we are making fun of this very serious situation, let us not forget to practice basic personal hygiene like washing our hands with soap for over 20 seconds, dessist from handshakes and hugs, as well as touching the mouth, face and nose.

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