COVID-19 Updates

New study, according to professors Burtram C. Fielding &  Dewald Schoeman, says it changes the way a body fights infection leading to possible protection against severe disease Back at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, case numbers on the continent were still modest. But predictions and projections suggested the disease …

Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is a mad rush for COVID-19 vaccines at designated vaccination centres in Kitgum district amidst a surge in COVID-19 cases in the country. Health officials in the district disclosed that more than 500 people were vaccinated on Monday, the highest number recorded in a …

A panel of experts recommends the use of Sinovac’s jab for adults, with a second dose two to four weeks later Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Health Organization has validated the Sinovac-CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, giving countries, funders, procuring agencies and communities the assurance that …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Stephen Kaziimba has asked Christians to respect the Covid-19 guidelines as they celebrate the Martyrs day. Kaziimba on Tuesday addressed journalists at his residence in Namirembe ahead of the commemoration of Uganda Martyrs Day on …

  London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT |  Britain remains in “a vulnerable position” in fighting coronavirus despite the progress of the country’s vaccination program, a scientist advising the British government said Tuesday. Professor Adam Finn from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, which advises the government on vaccine priority, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPEDNENT | A joint security team has arrested 44 suspects, mostly men who were found dressed like women with hair wigs and makeup attending a marriage introduction ceremony (kwanjula). In a short statement, Charles Twine, the Spokesperson of the Criminal Investigations Directorate, says that the suspects …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More schools and institutions of learning have been forced to temporarily close after students and staff tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Green Hill Academy Secondary School (S1-S2) and Cavendish University Uganda are among the recent ones to suspend operations. In a letter to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Japan has extended an emergency aid grant worth $1,640,442 (over sh5.8 billion) to Uganda to boost the country’s COVID-19 response The grant is supposed to help the country procure cold chain equipment for storage and transportation of covid-19 vaccines in the country. The funds …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Vice Chancellor of Kyambogo University has appealed to the Government to reopen the COVID-19 management facility at Mandela National stadium Namboole for isolation and management of  students who test positive. Addressing the media about the COVID-19 situation in Kyambogo University on Monday, …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 2124 people spent their weekend in various police cells after they were arrested for flouting curfew time rules. Police Spokesperson, Fred Enanga, said joint security operations arrested people on roads driving or riding past curfew time, which is 9pm to 5am, …