COVID-19 curfew: 26 vehicles impounded in Ibanda

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According to Ibanda district Police Commander Emily Angomoku, the impounded vehicles were found without stickers or letter of authorization during the curfew time.

 

Earlier Saturday, Angomoku told the media that traffic has increased in town with many streets " full of vehicles"  prompting security to carry out an operation. 

Ibanda district COVID-19 task force, she said had also expressed concern over the increased number of people breaking curfew and presidential guidelines, especially in Ibanda town.

 

The detained suspects, DPC revealed included,  people who had locked themselves inside the bars drinking alcohol. 

 

She said they will also continue to arrest motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol, careless driving, and driving without permits, among others.

Meanwhile, Dr. Julius Bamwine, the district health officer (DHO), has emphasized the need to continue observing COVID-19 control measures including hand-washing, social distancing, and staying at home to stem the spread of the virus.

 

"This period is crucial because, after the opening of public transport, a lot of people are coming into the district from distant places like Kampala and other areas.

So, there is a risk that someone can bring the virus into the district, a reason why we must stay vigilant," said Bamwine, while addressing the media on Friday.

 

The district has registered 125 alerts from the public since Uganda's first COVID-19 case and results for 160 suspected virus carriers returned, all negative. 13 of the suspected people were hospitalized but were also found negative and discharged.