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NEW VIRUS HITS CHINA IN THE NAME OF HANTA VIRUS. What is Hantavirus and how it spreads The Centre for Disease Control says that the virus is spread mainly from rodents. It goes on to say that infection with any of the hantavirus can cause hantavirus disease in people. Agencies The hantavirus scare comes at a time when the total count of those infected by novel coronavirus is nearing the 400,000 mark . Even when the world is trying to find a cure for the dreaded  coronavirus  pandemic, a report in  Global Times  said that a man from  China 's Yunnan province died from Hantavirus while on a bus to the Shandong province. All the fellow passengers on the bus have been tested for the virus What is Hantavirus? The Centre for Disease Control says that the virus is spread mainly from rodents. It goes on to say that infection with any of the hantavirus can cause hantavirus disease in people. "Hantaviruses in the Americas are known as “New World”  

How are you fighting to prevent COVID-19 in your area?. Don't forget these practices... 1. Wash your hands with sanitizer or alcohol base. 2. Avoid hand shakes and public gatherings. 3. Don't touch your face ( eyes, nose, mouth, hears) 4. If you are sick, stay home. 5. In case you have seen anyone with the signs of COVID-19, Report to the health authorities immediately 6. Cover your nose and mouth with a  mask and avoid reusing the mask. #RacheleAlumni #Together4AgreaterTomorrow .

A 36-year old Ugandan male who arrived yesterday from Dubai and was got at Entebbe becomes the first *confirmed* case of Corona virus in Uganda. He was evacuated to Entebbe Grade B... Presented with high fever and poor appetite. No cough or flue. But the test confirmed by UVRI as positive. He is a resident of Kibuli, Kakungulu zone, Kampala. He is currently still in isolation... in stable condition but still having a fever. Oh Uganda, may God uphold thee. Please take the 5 measures to prevent the virus.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS TO THE NATION ON COVID-19 1.  Schools and tertiary institutions to close for 30 days with the effect of Friday 20th March 2020 at Midday 2. Religious Gatherings of nature and prayers on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays have been suspended for 30 days with immediate effect. And the decision will be reviewed after one month. If there's no danger, gatherings will resume. For now, Prayers will continue but in homes. 3. Political or Cultural Public mtgs, rallies, conferences, elections forbidden for 32 days with immediate effect. 4. All out bound movements by Ugandans to the category one countries are banned. 5. All Ugandans returning to Uganda will be put under mandatory quarantine in designated places at their own cost. 6. Non Agric work places will continue to operate but must follow MoH issued standard guidelines 7. Uganda style weddings that bring together a 'Pentagon' of groups have been postponed for 32 days. Can have