Uganda: Army, Police Join Taskforce Against Coronavirus

At least 240 medical personnel from Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and Uganda Police Force (UPF) have been selected to join the Ministry of Health staff in the fight against coronavirus.

"We have put up an Inter-Agency task force to deal with anyone who will be found in breach of the guidelines. We don't expect to see any gatherings. We shall also assist the Ministry of Health in the evacuation exercise," Mr Fred Enanga, the Police Spokesperson said in a press conference on Wednesday at Naguru.

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