The ministry of health in Uganda has confirmed 1,809 new cases of COVID-19 from test results done on 28 December 2021.
This indicates a positivity rate of 22%
The cumulative confirmed cases now stands at 139,079.
The breakdown of the new cases is:
1,796 Alerts And Contacts:Kampala (912), Wakiso (341), Kiruhura (136), Luweero (103), Mbale (55), Jinja (46), Kibuku (25), Soroti (25), Busia (26), Gulu (15), Nakasongola (15), Buliisa (9), Oyam (8), Buikwe (7), Bududa (6), Hoima (5), Rakai (5), Mbarara (8),Amuru (8), Iganga (2), Kabarole (2), Kiryandongo (2), Kagadi (2), Wakiso (2), Kalungu (1), Tororo (2), Moyo (1),Namisindwa (1), Masindi (1), Arua (1), Adjumani (2), Kanungu (1) Kyotera (18), Masaka (2), Mukono (1)
13 Truck drivers tested positive, 11 in Kyotera ,1 in Kampala and 1 in Amuru.
Emmanuel Ainebyoo a, the senior public relations officer said that Much as the Omicron variant is believed to be less severe, the number of those getting admitted into HDU and ICU is slowly increasing. Mulago has 40 patients, out of which 28 = HDU and ICU =12
“Dear reader, get vaccinated and don’t lower y’r guard. Keep vigilant 2 see 2022” He further said.