Corona Virus Update
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Corona Virus Update
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are known to cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. There are various different types of test that one can take to detect whether you have COVID -19 or not. This can get a bit confusing but the standard accepted test is the PCR -Test. To find out more about the other tests please click here. Be sure you take the correct test as not all negative tests are accepted by airlines and immigration.
Corona Virus Update - Uganda
Uganda, like the rest of the world is trying to ensure that Corona Virus outbreak does not affect the people living in Ugandas boarders. To this effect the President of Uganda closed the boarders into Uganda in late March 2020 for all passengers only allowing cargo to cross into and out of Uganda. The Ministry of Health issued guidelines on what measures individuals should be taking to ensure that they don't contract the virus.
On the back of the Ministry of Health Guidelines as well as following the World Health Organisation protocols The Ministry of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities has developed procedures for Tour Operators as well as Hotels & Lodges.
Let's Go Travel will continue to provide you with more information as soon as we get it.
Standard Operating Procedures
The Ministry of Health in Uganda together with the Ministry of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities and the Uganda Tourism Board have come up with Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) that govern tousrim activities.
Corona Virus Update - Rwanda
In a bid to try and stay one step ahead of the Corona Virus, the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) have issued updated advice to travellers entering and leaving Rwanda. This latest advice addresses:
- Arrival and Departure information
- Designated Hotels information
- Rules regarding safari postponements
For a comprehensive update please click on the yellow box below.
Corona Virus Update - Uganda Wildlife Authority
The Uganda Wildlife Authority has issued various statements regarding the management of National Parks and Protected Areas as well as rules and regulations surrounding the cancellation, postponement and discounts of Gorilla and Chimpanzee permits as well as other tourism products.
