Roundup: Chinese firm in Uganda making smartphones with thermometer for battle against COVID-19


MUKONO, Uganda, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- As Uganda continues to ease the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, new procedures are being put in place to reduce the possible spread of the virus.

Along with social distancing, hand sanitization and wearing of masks, temperature screening is one of the requirements before entry into shopping malls, hotels, restaurants or hospitals.

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