BLOOD SAMPLESThe cattle keeper's wife, 38, also tested positive of the yellow fever virus, on January 22. Advertisement"Blood samples were withdrawn and sent for testing at Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI). VACCINESUganda has requested yellow fever vaccines from the International Coordination Group that manages global stock piles of yellow fever and meningitis vaccines, Aceng said. "Having faced four outbreaks, Uganda now qualifies to introduce yellow fever vaccine as a long-term measure to prevent yellow fever outbreaks," she said. TRAVELLERSThe minister said all travellers in and out of the country must be vaccinated against yellow fever.

Source: Daily Nation January 24, 2020 12:56 UTC