All posts tagged "Covid-19"
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2.7KBig StoryMusenero’s Sh8m Covid Rats finally arrive at Entebbe Airport
The rats were last year recommended by Musenero as part of the requirements in the development of the drug that would cure...
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1.6KCOVID-19Museveni scoops UK Award for role in managing Covid-19 pandemic
President Yoweri Museveni has received an award from the United Kingdom for his outstanding role in managing the Covid-19 pandemic in the...
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1.1KAfricaTwo-thirds of Africans may have had Covid – WHO study
With limited access to testing facilities for much of Africa's populations, many infections went undetected, as testing was mainly carried out on...
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831COVID-19People can relax wearing face masks – Scientists
Covid-19 Data from the Ministry of Health shows the positivity rate of the country on average is 0.3 per cent, meaning only...
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Uganda warned on increasing laxity on COVID-19
This comes amidst an evident decline in the use of face masks, hand washing and sanitizers and even social distancing, among others,...
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1.3KCOVID-19Nearly 30 million under lockdown in China as coronavirus resurges
China reported 5,280 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, more than double the previous day's tally as the highly-transmissible Omicron variant spreads across...
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1.1KEast AfricaKenya lifts mandatory wearing of face masks in public
However, Mr. Kagwe encouraged the use of masks and adherence to social distance rules in all indoor spaces. He also said quarantine...
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976NationalUganda to commence her Covid-19 vaccine trials in March
Committee members tasked the scientists to sensitise Ugandans on the progress made in research and when such products will be available on...
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1.3KCOVID-19Ministry of health to investigate low uptake of Covid-19 vaccines
The COVID-19 vaccination incidence commander, Dr Daniel Kyabayinze says the survey needs to take place to find out why some people in...
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1.3KBig StoryGovt collected Sh17.6Bn from mandatory Covid-19 testing at Entebbe airport
According to figures from the health ministry, a total of 171,000 incoming travelers were tested between October and February 15, 2022, when...
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1.3KCOVID-19Govt suspends mandatory covid-19 testing for all travellers at Entebbe Airport
The development comes as a sigh of relief to inbound travellers and returnees from abroad who had to part with a mandatory...
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959AfricaAfrica, EU to Meet After Rifts Over COVID Vaccines
Leaders from the two continents will meet in Brussels to discuss, among other things, the reaction to the pandemic and helping Africa...
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1.0KCOVID-19Covid-19 effects are now tales and have nothing to do with our future
Covid 19 effects are now tales, and have nothing to do with our future.“Your past is in your head, and your future...
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1.3KCOVID-19Pandemic’s ‘acute phase’ could end by midyear- WHO
The head of the World Health Organization said Friday the acute phase of the pandemic could end this year, if around 70...
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1.2KAfricaCoups and Covid loom large at African Union summit
The summit also comes as the 55-member bloc faces pressure to push for a ceasefire in host country Ethiopia, where a 15-month...
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1.6KBig StoryBIG STORY: Gov’t Proposes Shs4m fine for unvaccinated persons
A proposed amendment to section 47 of the Act seeks to penalise parents by way of six months in jail and Shs...
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1.2KBig StoryAudit Report Reveals Rot In Covid-19 Funds Expenditure
According to the report, whereas medical workers requested to be given Shs150,00 per day as risk allowances, this was not possible and...
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1.3KCOVID-19Health Ministry plans Covid-19 vaccination in schools as cases start piling
Although the majority of COVID-19 vaccines were initially approved for use in adults aged 18-years and above, an increasing number of vaccines...
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1.6KCOVID-19Bars, music concerts officially reopen after nearly two years
In the same measures, curfew has also officially been for all except the boda bodas who will still have to maintain their...
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863COVID-19COVID-19 affects sperm quality in men – Study
The study shows that some men infected with COVID-19 might find it hard to impregnate a woman after recovering from the disease...
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Revellers will need proof of Covid-19 vaccination to attend concerts
The entertainment industry will reopen on January 24, 2022, exactly 14 days after the reopening of schools, in line with guidelines issued...
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1.0KCOVID-19New AI-based test uses X-rays to detect COVID-19 in few minutes
“Several countries are unable to carry out large numbers of Covid tests because of limited diagnosis tools, but this technique utilises easily...
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1.8KBig StoryEast High School Ntinda closes business after 23 years
According to a Circular dated January 12th, 2022, no students will be admitted this entire academic year, and therefore current students are...
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916Big StoryStudy Finds Cannabis Compounds Prevent Infection By Covid-19 Virus and its Emerging Variants
Scientists have discovered a way to treat Covid-19 infections and the answer seems to be unusual one marijuana. Compounds in cannabis can...