Uganda’s NIRA Headquarters Shuts Down Temporarily After Positive COVID-19
The
headquarters of Uganda's National Identification and Registration Authority
(NIRA) was on Monday closed temporarily after some security personnel tested
positive for COVID-19.
"One person has tested positive at our head offices-Kololo
ceremonial grounds and the person is undergoing treatment. NIRA headquarters
shall therefore be closed to the public for 2 days -Tuesday 15th Sept &
Wednesday 16th Sept 2020 to prevent further spreading," NIRA said in a
press release.
The authority said the premises will carry out a disinfection
exercise in the premises in line with health guidelines before reopening to the
public.
The services that will remain suspended during the two-day
closure include issuance of national identification documents, issuance of birth
and death certific...
