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Uganda reports 66 new cases of COVID-19 as total hits 1,500

Uganda reports 66 new cases of COVID-19 as total hits 1,500
A man walks past words for an anti-coronavirus awareness campaign in Kampala, Uganda, August 10, 2020. (Xinhua/Hajarah Nalwadda)

Uganda’s Ministry of Health on Sunday reported 66 new cases of COVID-19, the second highest daily increase in three months, bringing the total number of infections to 1,500.
   Uganda on May 31 reported 84 cases of the novel coronavirus, the highest daily increase so far in the east African country.
   A total of 16 foreign truck drivers who tested positive for COVID-19 at Uganda’s common border points of entry were not permitted into the country.
   According to the ministry, the country has registered a total of 1,142 recoveries and 13 COVID-19 deaths since the index case was reported on March 21.  (Xinhua)

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