No case of coronavirus in Jinja - health ministry

Ugandans are taking precautions in the wake of the pandemic. Photo by Miriam Namutebi

CORONAVIRUS

The Ministry of Health has clarified that there is no case of coronavirus or any suspected cases in Jinaj as being reported on social media.

According to the statement from the ministry, the District Health officer says the people being talked about have been undergoing self-quarantine and have been moved from home to Jinja Referral Hospital to complete their 14-day quarantine.

The statement appeals to the public not to panic and should avoid false social media posts.

The ministry's spokesperson Emmanuel Ainebyona gave a mobile number for any verification of information on COVID-19 as 0706428093