KIU, Western campus – Uganda’s COVID-19 cases are just 3 shy of the 13,000 mark after 228 new cases were confirmed from samples tested on November 1, according to the Ministry of Health daily COVID-19 update.

“Results of COVID-19 tests done on 01 November 2020 confirm 228 new cases. The cumulative confirmed cases are now 12,971. 2 new COVID-19 deaths recorded in Sironko District. The total COVID-19 deaths are now 114,” reads part of the update.

“227 contacts and alerts: Kampala (126), Buikwe (21), Wakiso (12), Soroti (8), Mityana (7), Mbale (6), Kasese (6), Isingiro (6), Mayuge (6), Jinja (11), Busia (5), Ntungamo (2), Kabarole (2), Kamuli (1), Bundibugyo (1), Masaka (1), Kaberamaido (1), Tororo (1), Moroto (1), Nebbi (1), Kibuku (1), Luwero (1). 1 truck driver from Malaba,” it adds.

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