The fuso truck driver was intercepted on Saturday evening at a police check point at the Mukono-Jinja- Bugerere road junction on his way from Kampala to Mbale district.
The Health Ministry has
intercepted the Ugandan truck driver who tested positive for the Corona virus
disease-Covid19.
The fuso truck driver
was intercepted on Saturday evening at a police check point at the Mukono-Jinja-
Bugerere road junction on his way from Kampala to Mbale district.
He is part of the 13 Covid19
cases confirmed on Friday evening.
The Health Ministry Spokesperson, Emmanuel
Ainebyona confirmed the development, saying there is no need for alarm.
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A police detective told URN on condition of
anonymity that they were able to trace for the truck driver using security
cameras since he had submitted inaccurate telephone contacts.
Abubakar Mushiho, the Mukono Division Police
Commander cautioned residents who are still insisting on using trucks to connect
to their destinations to stop forthwith, saying they risk contracting the
virus, which has claimed several lives globally.
He also appeals to truck drivers to comply with the
guidelines issued by the Health Ministry to help contain the spread of
Covid-19.
