Museveni is now COVID-free

Museveni, who revealed this on his official Twitter handle, said the last tests he did turned out negative, which means he is free of the COVID-19 virus.

"On the war with Corona, it is now confirmed that I am a veteran graduate of the war with that enemy. Today, the samples showed that I had turned negative vis-à-vis corona. Even the samples from Wednesday last week showed a reduced presence of the virus parts. The glory goes to God," he twitted.

The president was diagnosed with COVID-19 after exhibiting minor flu-like symptoms.

This was revealed by the Ministry of Health's permanent secretary, Diana Atwine, on her official Twitter handle.

She said the president was receiving treatment and following all COVID-19 standard operating procedures, which include keeping a distance from social gatherings.

"On June 7, 2023, the President had a COVID-19 positive test result. After experiencing moderate flu-like symptoms, something happened. However, he is in good health and continues to carry out his tasks normally while following SOPs," a tweet from Atwine on Wednesday evening read.

Hundreds of Ugandans, most especially NRM supporters, were concerned about the president’s health. Many were seen flocking to State House Nakasero to wish him a quick recovery.

Towards the end of last year, the World Health Organisation said the pandemic was no longer a threat to the world.