UK borrowing hits highest December level on record
It was also the third-highest borrowing figure in any month since records began in 1993, the Office for National Statistics said. The figures underline Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s problems as he prepares his March Budget. Borrowing for this financial year has now reached £270.8bn.That is £212.7bn more than a year ago, the […]
World Bank agrees $300m coronavirus loan to Uganda
The World Bank Group said on Tuesday that its board had approved $300m (Shs1.1 trillion) in budget support for the Uganda government to boost its fight against the coronavirus and to support the economy. The loan, the bank’s first aid instrument given directly to the government in more than six […]
COVID-19 Testing Overview
Two kinds of tests are available for COVID-19: viral tests and antibody tests. A viral test tells you if you have a current infection. An antibody test might tell you if you had a past infection. Considerations for who should get tested People who have symptoms of COVID-19. People who have had close contact (within 6 feet for a total of […]
Study to examine effectiveness of Uganda’s herbal COVID-19 cure to start next week
Scientists exploring the possibility of finding a local cure for the Coronavirus disease-COVID-19 are set to start their trial next week. Dr. Monica Musenero, the Presidential Advisor on Epidemics, who is leading the team of researchers, told URN on Wednesday that they are finalizing documentation of the study, which will […]