Since December 2019, the world was hit by coronavirus, which has turned out to be a global pandemic. To date (by 21st April 2020)1, the disease had claimed 171,747 deaths of a total of 2,503,067 reported coronavirus cases; and a recovery of 659,106 cases.
Whereas various aspects have been written about coronavirus (COVID-19), there is still need to understand the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, especially on Uganda’s economy and wellbeing; and how to best tailor intervention measures. This brief therefore concentrates on these possible effects, and the possible mitigative and cushion measures.
The major objective of this brief is to estimate the real and potential economic impacts of COVID-19 in the country. It is hoped that this will inform integrated planning and support the designing of a comprehensive tailored economic response to the pandemic.
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