Uganda MPs test positive for Covid after EAC event

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A medical worker takes a swab for Covid-19 testing. About 50 Ugandan legislators and staff tested positive for Covid-19.  PHOTO | FILE | NMG

Dozens of Ugandan legislators and their staff have tested positive for Covid-19 after participating in a regional tournament in Tanzania, a parliamentary spokesman said Tuesday, as fears grow over the Omicron variant.

About 50 MPs and staff tested positive for Covid-19, parliament spokesman Chris Obore said on Twitter, adding that no one was hospitalised.