The Ministry of Health- Uganda is investigating the death of a 34 year old female (a Kenyan national married to a Ugandan) who passed on yesterday, 21st July, 2020 at a clinic in Mbale.

Upon admission, she presented with #COVID19 related symptoms including; fever, headache and difficulty in breathing.

Samples have been withdrawn from the body and are currently being tested for COVID-19 at Uganda Virus Research Institute.

The Ministry of Health has dispatched a team of experts to conduct further investigations.

According to Emmanuel Ainebyoona, the public relations officer of ministry of health, the Ministry will inform the country of the outcome of laboratory tests conducted on the body of the deceased accordingly