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According to the Ministry of Health, there were 159 new cases of Covid-19 in April bringing the total number of cases to 641 in May.
This information is contained in an epidemiology report which Dr Kyabayinze the head of public health at the ministry shared with this publication yesterday during a press briefing.
The rise in cases has been attributed to a number of factors, including the spread of new variants of the virus, increased social mixing and gatherings, and a lack of adherence to public health guidelines such as wearing masks and social distancing. The government has urged the public to take these guidelines seriously and to get vaccinated as soon as possible in order to protect themselves and others from the virus.
The Ministry of Health has also warned that the country’s healthcare system is under strain due to the increase in Covid-19 cases. Hospitals and health centers are reporting shortages of oxygen, personal protective equipment (PPE), and other essential supplies needed to treat patients with Covid-19.
Government has implemented several measures
The government has promised to address these shortages and to provide additional support to healthcare workers who are on the front lines of the fight against the virus.
In response to the rise in Covid-19 cases, the government has implemented a number of measures aimed at slowing the spread of the virus.The government has also increased its efforts to test, trace, and isolate individuals who have been in contact with confirmed cases of Covid-19.
Despite these measures, the government has acknowledged that the situation remains challenging and that more needs to be done to control the spread of the virus. The public has been urged to play its part by adhering to public health guidelines and by getting vaccinated as soon as possible.
The rise in Covid-19 cases in Uganda is a cause for concern, both for public health and for the country’s healthcare system .
Meanwhile the government is taking steps to address the situation, but it is clear that more needs to be done in order to control the spread of the virus. The public can help by taking personal responsibility for their own health and by following public health guidelines and getting vaccinated as soon as possible.
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