President Museveni will address the country tomorrow (Tuesday) at midday (12 noon) to offer guidance in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and earlier guidelines, according to his Senior Press Secretary Don Wanyama.
“Please be informed that His Excellency the President will address the country tomorrow (Tuesday) at midday to guide on issues COVID-19,” Mr. Wanyama wrote.
This website understands that Cabinet, the decision making organ of government is meeting today (Easter Monday) under the chairmanship of President Museveni to consider whether to extend the current lockdown over coronavirus.
The total lockdown announced by Mr. Museveni two weeks ago elapses on Tuesday midnight and many members of the public have been wondering what the head of state will do next.
The website also learnt that before meeting Cabinet, the president held a meeting with the national taskforce on COVID-19 to decide whether or not to extend the lockdown.
The government has been emboldened by the rising negative cases in the test samples tested every day, raising hope that the country is winning the battle against the virus.
In the same vein, at least 22 positive patients have recovered and more will be discharged today Monday.
Uganda’s confirmed coronavirus cases stand at 54 after one more case was registered on Sunday April 12.
