UGANDA’S PRESIDENT MUSEVENI ADDRESSES CITIZENS ON THE ISSUE OF CORONAVIRUS
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has told Ugandans that Coronavirus is real, it does not kill as much and fast like Ebola, but spreads at a very terrific rate.
Mr. Museveni who posted his message on social media, said that Coronavirus undermines economies because it is disruptive and inconvenient. If a country records a case of coronavirus, people will be quarantined, movements limited, businesses, schools, leisure parks closed, etc.
“This is an inconvenience to us and jeopardy to our economy, we do not want to head there as a country,” explained Mr. Museveni.
He however said that, Coronavirus is becoming a global threat and now approaching Africa, with a case confirmed in Nigeria and Egypt. This means that we must rely heavily on our personal behavior first, while the ministry of health guides us on other measures.
“I am therefore appealing to every one of you, let us prevent this disease even at a personal level by precautionary behavior,” the president cautioned.
He explained that this will not be the biggest we have gone through as a country, we fought Aids by behavior even before we got medicine.
Now as the ministry of health guides us, he cautioned that let us take a personal decision not to shake hands unnecessarily or expose ourselves to conditions that will facilitate the spread of Coronavirus.
He implored those who have specific symptoms similar to Coronavirus, even as simple as a running nose, to self-quarantine from the rest and seek medical guidance and confirmation so that they are free from infection. This goes to those in schools, places of work, markets and any form of gatherings.
For those in different places of prayer and worship, the Ministry of Health and its partners will be in touch with them on how they can operate without putting congregators at risk.
He therefore advised Ugandans to take personal precautions, and look out for their colleagues too. He said the government will take all measures to safeguard citizens as well. “Meanwhile, we shall keep studying this Coronavirus,” the president concluded.