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Mr Museveni said the lockdown had helped a lot in curbing down the spread of COVID 19 and the deaths resulting from the pandemic.
The President also said that according to the ministry of health officials, they had looked at the avenues regarding the lockdown.
These included opening up, partial lockdown and no opening at all.
Additionally, he said that opening up would lead to explosion of the pandemic leading the country into the third wave.
Total lockdown would help in curbing down the pandemic but would pose alot of social and economic hardships to the country.
They therefore opted for partial lockdown as they deem it the better option.
The new measures include;
1. Curfew time remains from 7pm up to 5:30am. All people except security and those authorised to move should be in their homes.
2. Furthermore, boda bodas are allowed to carry only one passenger at a time and curfew remains at 6pm for them. They must observe SOPs at all times.
3. Kikubo to open up under tight conditions. (1) All kiosks should be removed. (2) Roadside vending is banned and relocated. (3) Only wholesale trade is allowed. (4) All agencies to ensure compliance.
4. Manufacturers should open up centres upcountry. Traders must revert to e-commerce. Arcades must also follow conditions- clear corridors, adequate ventilation, CCTV cameras, proper hygiene and registration of staff and traders.
5. Arcades, malls and other business centres reopened but must adhere to SOPs.
6.Burials and weddings still restricted to 20 people under tight restrictions until more vaccination
7. Bars remain closed. However, performing arts allowed only virtually. Stance to be reviewed after 42 days. Salons to open but with sop’s observation.
8. Schools still remain closed for more 60 days until vaccination targets are met. Learning is virtual.
9. Shopping malls and arcades to open with dedicated entry and exit. SOPs should be maintained and failure to comply will lead to closure.
10. Places of worship still closed for 60 days. Maximum of 10 religious leaders allowed to lead virtual prayers.
Other regulations include;
11. Sports should continue without spectators and testing of the players should occur 72 hours prior to the games. Outdoor sports activities are allowed with masks on. However, gyms, betting and casinos remain closed.
12. However, comedians and musicians advised to perform virtually.
13. Saunas should also remain closed. If you want, use hot water in your bathrooms.
14. 20% of office workers should be allowed to work.
15. Private vehicles are also allowed to cross district borders with only three people including the driver.
16. Movement in and out of the country through Entebbe airport will remain open.
17. Cargo trucks are also allowed to move in and out of the country with turn man and driver with negative results.
18. Public transport should resume carrying 50% of passengers of their capacity. They should also observe SOPs and failure will lead to closure.
Check also;
- Museveni To Address The Nation On Saturday After 42 Days Of Lockdown
- Public And Private Transport Banned For 42 Days, Presidential Address
- Schools, Churches Closed For 42 Days
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