Uganda president Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday evening banned private cars from moving on roads as one of measures to fight the coronavirus outbreak. The president said that private cars should be suspended from moving on road for 14days after reports reflected that private car owners have been using their cars for commercial gains and charging exorbitant fares without licenses. The president announced the shut-down of government services except for the army, police, health services and others. The head of state suspended others services including saloons, garages and shopping malls following the outbreak of the global pandemic. The president said supermarkets should remain open with restrict the number of buyers entering at a time and following standard operational procedures (SOPs) by the health ministry. He added that established food markets in Kampala and other towns should continue operating and the sellers must remain at the market for 14 days. The president instituted a curfew for the whole country with effect of March 31st 2020 for all privately owned cars to be parked for 14days. He warned all those politicians donating free stuff including to stop it or else they will be arrested and charged for attempted murder.The president put 13actions to deal with the coronavirus problem including shutting down schools,wedding ceremonies, burials and others.(By PEACOCK KAWEESA)
