In a stunning revelation during the State of the Nation address, President Yoweri Museveni announced that he has contracted the dreaded Covid-19 virus. The news has sent shockwaves across Uganda and the entire East African region, raising concerns about the health and stability of the veteran leader.
President Museveni shared the alarming news, stating that he had been feeling unwell, prompting him to take multiple Covid-19 tests. Although an initial rapid test showed a negative result, further analysis revealed a positive result, making him a suspect of the coronavirus.
Addressing the nation, the 78-year-old leader expressed his concerns, “This morning, I was feeling as if I had a cold. I took a rapid Covid test which indicated negative. However, my samples were taken for a deeper analysis. One was negative and the other positive. So, I am a suspect of corona as I speak.”
Despite being fully vaccinated against the disease, President Museveni’s infection raises questions about the efficacy of vaccines and the severity of the new variants that continue to pose a threat worldwide. The news serves as a stark reminder that no one is immune to this devastating virus, regardless of their precautions or vaccination status.
Throughout the pandemic, President Museveni has been a prominent advocate for Covid-19 safety measures. He has consistently been seen wearing a mask, maintaining social distance, and taking utmost precautions during public engagements. The President’s strict containment measures, which included the temporary closure of markets, schools, and borders, as well as enforcing curfews, garnered both praise and criticism.
The news of his infection has sparked concerns about the potential spread of the virus among other high-ranking officials and the general population. Uganda, like many other countries, has witnessed the devastating impact of the pandemic, with thousands of lives lost and a strained healthcare system.
