Uganda: Authorities end Ebola-related lockdown in Kassanda and Mubende districts as of Dec. 18

Event

Officials in Uganda have ended an Ebola-related 19:00-06:00 curfew in the Kassanda and Mubende districts, as of Dec. 18. The measure was initially implemented Oct. 15. Authorities stated that there are no ongoing cases of transmission and no cases in isolation facilities.

Local officials could reinstate measures at short notice in response to health assessments.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Observe strict health precautions, including frequent handwashing with soap and water or with hand sanitizer, particularly in areas with confirmed cases. Where possible, limit exposure to crowds, including markets and other areas where large numbers of people congregate. Stay away from any locations where bushmeat is collected, butchered, or sold. Avoid contact with animals and items that may have come in contact with an infected person's blood or bodily fluids.

Resources

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