This archive report was first published on 23 June 2020.
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has issued a stern warning to his citizens, stating that strict lockdown measures will be reinstated if Covid-19 cases spike and the country starts recording deaths.
Speaking in a televised address on Monday, Museveni emphasized the importance of adhering to preventive measures as the country enters a more dangerous phase of the pandemic.
"Ugandans should know that if the disease escalates, it may call for resumption of the restrictions to contain the disease spread and reduce deaths among the population," Museveni said.
He cited several countries that have reinstated restrictions due to poor compliance and increasing Covid-19 infections, urging Ugandans to avoid a similar fate.
As of now, Uganda has 797 cases of Covid-19, with 699 recoveries and no deaths since the index case was confirmed on March 21.
