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Covid-19: Famous Ugandan Watoto Children’s choir went on tour, five test positive

By Betty Njeru | 6yrs ago

Five members of Uganda's famous Watoto Children’s Choir have tested positive for the coronavirus after touring the US and Canada two weeks ago.

On Tuesday, March 31, 2020, Uganda’s President announced 11 new Covid-19 cases in the country, bringing the total to 44.

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