Uganda Sees Sharp Rise in COVID-19 Cases
From 200 cases per day in April, the East African country is now recording over 1,000 cases per day
From 200 cases per day in April, the East African country is now recording over 1,000 cases per day
It is first reported increase in region after six weeks of decline
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The decision comes as the country sees local transmissions more than double since August 1.
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Increase comes as many countries continue to lift coronavirus restrictions
Health Ministry reports 79 new cases, most in more than two months
Health ministry reported 2,660 new cases on Wednesday
We're encouraged by this trend, but this is no time for complacency,' Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus sa
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