Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Findings from the World Health Organization solidarity study on COVID-19 therapeutics show that Remdesvir and Interferon have no effect on COVID-19 treatment. The report released by the UN health agency gives results of four drugs that were being used as part of the Solidarity COVID-19 …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Business Council (EABC) has called for an end to mandatory testing of truck drivers for COVID-19 at border points, saying the resulting congestion is stifling trade among the partner states. The EABC also wants all control systems at the various crossing points …
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United Nations | Xinhua | Although handwashing with soap is vital in the fight against infectious diseases, including COVID-19, billions of people around the world do not have ready access to a place to do it, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Thursday. According to new UNICEF estimates, 40 percent …
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Kikube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thirteen teachers from attached to various schools within Kyangwali Refugee settlement in Kikuube district have tested positive for COVID-19. Richard Tabaro, the Kikuube Resident District Commissioner-RDC, says the 13 cases are part of 20 teachers whose samples were collected on Friday last week ahead …
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WASHINGTON, USA | XINHUA | U.S. President Donald Trump’s youngest son Barron Trump had COVID-19 with no symptoms and now tests negative, first lady Melania Trump posted a family health update on Wednesday. “It was two weeks ago when I received the diagnosis that so many Americans across our country …
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Amuru , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Amuru District COVID-19 task force has resolved to close its quarantine center at Pabo Secondary School. This follows a resolution made by the district task force during a meeting held at the district headquarters. The center which was established in March this …
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Warsaw, Poland | XINHUA | Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki went into self-quarantine on Tuesday after contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus. “Due to having contact with a person infected with COVID-19, I will go into quarantine according to all standard …
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Lisbon, Portugal | Xinhua | Portuguese national team captain Cristiano Ronaldo tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Wednesday’s meeting with League of Nations Sweden, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) revealed on Tuesday. “Cristiano Ronaldo was released from the work of the National Team after a positive test for COVID-19, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A phase three COVID-19 vaccine trial by global company Johnson and Johnson involving 60,000 participants has been halted after a participant fell inexplicably ill. According to a statement, the study that only launched last month has been temporarily halted as they evaluate the patient’s …
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Buvuma, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buvuma District Police headquarter has suspended operations after 10 suspects tested positive for COVID-19. The suspects, who were transported to Mulago Hospital on Monday arrested on Friday for different charges. They were supposed to be arraigned before the Grade I Magistrates court on Monday. …
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