Kigali, Rwanda | Xinhua | Temperature screening at public place entrances in Rwanda is no longer required, and is not considered as one of the ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Ministry of Health said Thursday. The directive came as infection rate continues to fall. “The ministry directs …
Read More »UNBS explains Temperature Gun inaccuracy
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) insists that Non-Contact Infrared Thermometers should all give similar and accurate temperature readings if used according to their guidelines. This can only fail if the thermometers, also called temperature guns are either faulty, not up to standard …
Read More »Pastors ask government to reduce taxes on temperature guns
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pastors in Busoga sub region want government to reduce taxes on temperature guns so as to make them affordable. Standard temperature guns cost between 230,000-250000 Shillings, which some pastors say is too costly since they have spent close to four months without operating. This came …
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