The president of Uganda Yoweri Museveni has Monday ordered a nighttime curfew to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
“Effective Tuesday 31 March 2020 there will be a daily curfew from 7 pm to 5am across the country,” Museveni said.
The President has also banned all people to people movement – in any form of means of transport.
He said this has been done because some private car owners have turned their vehicles into taxis.
“Even if the private car owners abode by the regulations, it would not guarantee the spread of the virus.”
This ban will take effect from 10pm today (March 30).
Shopping malls and arcades have also been suspended for 14 days, announces President Museveni.
Additionally, all non-food shops (stores) must also close. Only shops (stores) selling food, agricultural stuff, detergents and pharmaceuticals should remain open.
Supermarkets to remain open, but . . .
The President has declared that supermarkets should remain open but while following standard operational procedures (SOPs) that should restrict the number of buyers entering at a time. Trolleys used must also be disinfected,
The other additional measure is that established food markets in Kampala and other towns should continue to be open. But the square distance of four metres must be observed. Also, the sellers must remain at the market or factory area for 14 days.
Factory owners should arrange for essential workers to camp at
Saloons and lodges must also be closed.
Construction sites should continue if they are able to encamp their workers at the site.
Critical services such as telephones, banks, private security, cleaning services, petrol stations, fire bridage and some KCCA staff should continue to operate. URA, UNRA and funeral services should also carry on with operations.
These employers should also find ways of encamping their workers within their vicinities.
Cargo transport within Uganda and between Uganda and the outside must continue but only with limited numbers. Lorries must not be more than three occupants. Cargo planes must have only the crew.
