After extensive consultations, President Museveni has agreed to a partial 14 day lockdown with relaxed conditions.
The President had tasked the National Task Force Committee together with professionals from the Ministry of Health to give him viable options that would let Ugandans go back to work but at the same time keep the public safe.
This afternoon , after Cabinet’s meeting, the Head of State has agreed to a ‘relaxed’ quarantine that would allow basic relaxations.
The Professionals have this afternoon told the President that it was not yet safe for a full public opening since it was too soon to let the guard down.
Partial lockdown stays
According to the President’s Advisors, the growing number of cases were a threat to a full opening. In turn, they suggested that vital services be given lee way to operate as other measures are instituted.
In the new directives that the President will announce this evening, the following will stand out
-Public offices will be partially opened manned by lean staff who will work under rotation.
-Markets and restaurants will continue to operate but with only deliveries happening.
-Public transport will stay closed while private vehicles will only have monitored movements till 8pm
-Bars and Entertainment places will remain closed to the public for the next 14days
-Schools and colleges will remain closed as discussions on ‘healthier ways of of keeping the pupils and students safe are discussed.
-Cross regional movements will still be restricted for the next 14 days as the lockdown is relaxed.
This evening at 8pm the President will address the Public on these directives which will come in full force at the end of the current lockdown which closes out on Tuesday, 5th May 2020.
