The Coronavirus pandemic has caused panic in all corners of the world and in Uganda despite not registering any case yet, strict precautions have been put in place to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
News coming in from Entebbe International Airport indicates that over 30 travellers both Ugandan citizens and foreign nationals are stranded at the arrival section.
According to the video circulating on social media, travellers say they are willing to undergo all the set guidelines at the Airport. However, their concern is the high cost of the recommended hotel for quarantine.
Travellers say officials at the airport are ‘forcing’ them to be quarantined at Central Inn in Entebbe charging $100 (about Shs380000) per day. The fee does not cover meals.
“We understand the situation but not all of us can afford such huge amounts for moreover 14 days,” said a traveller.
They urged government to at least gazette for them pocket friendly facilities.