Uganda records surge in COVID-19 deaths

Uganda on Wednesday registered 25 deaths, the highest ever recorded in a day, bringing the death toll in the country to 459.

According to the Ministry of Health, as of June 13, the country had recorded a total of 64,521 cases, while the total number of recoveries stood at 48,480.

About 920 patients are admitted in hospitals across the country, as the positivity rate stands at 21.5%.

Uganda registered 71 deaths in one week, the ministry data shows.

The new rise in cases could be attributed to residents becoming reluctant in observing preventive measures, according to  the director of curative services at the Ministry of Health, Dr Charles Olaro,.

Edited by Olajumoke Adeleke