The country started testing all long-distance drivers two weeks ago.

They are then allowed to continue their journeys, and are tracked down if found to be positive for Covid-19.

Initially, Uganda had not included these confirmed cases in its official data, as it intended to deport the drivers.

But the ministry of health has released a statement clarifying that World Health Organization regulations require that every case is counted and treated in the country where the patient has been tested.

Between 700 and 1,000 cross-border cargo drivers are tested every day, according to the ministry.

Uganda has carried out over 14,700 tests, and has not recorded any deaths due to Covid-19.

The country is currently in the middle of a 21-day lockdown and curfew.