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NEW YORK (AP) — A tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the new coronavirus, in what is believed to be the first known infection in an animal in the U.S. or a tiger anywhere, federal officials and the zoo said Sunday. The 4-year-old Malayan tiger, and six …

The Minister of State for Finance in charge of Investment Hon. Evelyn Anite has confirmed that hand sanitizers, mask and other personal protective equipment made locally here are ready for use. The minister confirmed this through her social media platforms. Below is her full statement; “Glad to report that following …

The Ministry of Health has confirmed that out of 300 samples tested today, 4 were positive and the rest negative. This has pushed Uganda’s cases of COVID-19 caused by Coronavirus to 52. “Countrymen, Countrywomen and the Bazzukulu. I have received your comments and I will answer them on Tuesday. In …

Civil and Economic activist, entrepreneur and Motivational speaker, Frank Gashumba has said president Museveni’s action to ban advertising unauthorized local herbs was a good step. “In the last speech by president Museveni, I was happy that he listened to my plea to ban publicity of local in authentic herbs. It’s …

Star singer Eddy Kenzo has described the rumours circulating that he is suffering from COVID-19 disease caused by Coronavirus as false and baseless. The singer confirmed that he is sick with ulcers after eating oily food but said he was getting better. He called on the general public to disregard …

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries hereby informs the public that Uganda continues to receive more Desert Locust swarms from Kenya, the latest reported on April 3rd, 2020 in Amudat district, Karamoja sub-region.  The Government of Uganda further informs the public that the UPDF Locust Control team has …

City tycoon and property mogul Sulaiman Kabangala Mbuga aka SK Mbuga has come out to the rescue of Ugandans by donating 40 tones of food to government to be given out to Ugandans in the wake of COVID-19 global pandemic. The tycoon said at the end of the day it’s …

The Minister of Heath Hon. Jane Ruth Aceng has warned Ugandans against jogging in groups to avoid spread of COVID-19 disease caused by Coronavirus. After suspension of public and private means of Transport by the president to avoid spread of COVID-19 caused by Coronavirus, many Ugandans have resorted to jogging …

The minister of State for ICT and National Guidance who also doubles as the MP for Usuk County in Katakwi District Hon. Peter Ogwang has advised people to exercise regularly so as to boost their immunity. He said this can help in fight against COVID-19 caused by Coronavirus. “Yesterday, I …

In the wake of COVID-19 global pandemic lockdown, the government has started distributing food to its people. The Prime Minister Hon. Ruhakana Rugunda flagged of the relief food distribution drive to vulnerable people of Kampala earlier this week. The food is aimed at helping over the lockdown caused by the …