HEALTH CORONAVIRUS
KAMPALA - As the coronavirus crisis continues to shake the world, with more than 4,000 people dead, Uganda has intensified measures to prevent the virus from entering its borders.
Since the novel coronavirus first emerged in late December 2019, more than 115,124 cases have been recorded in 105 countries and territories, killing 4,067 people, according to an AFP tally compiled at around 1200 GMT on Tuesday based on official sources.
Chinese embassy officials alongside airport personel prepare for passengers arriving on international flights at the port health desk where they are screened for signs of the novel coronavirus at Entebbe Airport on March 3, 2020
Passengers arriving on international flights are screened to detect signs of the novel coronavirus at Entebbe Airport on March 3, 2020.
An airport health worker checks travel documents of passengers
An airport health worker checks travel documents of passengers
Passengers arriving on international flights are asked to disinfect their hands at Entebbe Airport as they are screened for signs of the novel coronavirus at Entebbe Airport on March 3, 2020
A passenger originating from China has his body temperature taken upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport
Chinese passengers originating from China queue to be screened for novel coronavirus at Entebbe Airport on March 3, 2020
Passengers are asked to disinfect their hands upon arrival
Passengers arriving at Entebbe International Airport leave the lobby after they have been screened and cleared
An airport health worker checks travel documents of passengers arriving
Airport personel get prepared to screen passengers arriving