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Coronavirus - Uganda: Second Rapid Assessment Survey to determine the extent of Community Transmission of COVID-19

Ministry of Health - Republic of Uganda
Ministry of Health - Republic of Uganda
The Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng has flagged off teams to conduct the second Rapid Assessment Survey to determine the extent of community transmission of COVID-19 and possible risk groups.
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10,000 Ugandans will be interviewed, and samples withdrawn and tested for COVID-19.

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Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng: The targeted districts for the survey as guided by the number of infected individuals are:

1. Masaka 2. Kyotera 3. Adjumani 4. Rakai 5. Isingiro 6. Gulu 7. Buikwe 8. Ntungamo 9. Amuru 10. Kakumiro 11. Kasese

Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng: The population groups to be assessed include:

- Border crossing points and communities (Uganda Revenue Authority staff working at Points of Entry, migratory population, traders) - Law enforcement officers - Health workers - Boda boda and bicycle riders - Sex workers - Slum areas - Households in high risk exposure areas of border districts - Children under 15 years old - The Elderly (above 60 years old) - Factory workers - Fishing communities

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Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health - Republic of Uganda.

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Ministry of Health - Republic of Uganda
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