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Category: COVID-19
Coronavirus: community transmissions on the rise
The Coronavirus Incident Manager at the Ministry of Health has revealed that the new cases confirmed by the Public Health Laboratory are mostly community transmissions. Continue reading Coronavirus: community transmissions on the rise
South Sudan to receive its first doses of AstraZeneca –Covid-19 –vaccines
South Sudan will receive its first doses of covid-19 vaccines by the end of this month, the country’s ministry of health has disclosed. Continue reading South Sudan to receive its first doses of AstraZeneca –Covid-19 –vaccines
S. Sudan among 10 countries that witness 30% rise in coronavirus infections last week – WHO
The World Health Organization says South Sudan and nine other countries have seen a 30 per cent rise in coronavirus infections among citizens last week. Continue reading S. Sudan among 10 countries that witness 30% rise in coronavirus infections last week – WHO
South Africa suspends use of “ineffective” AstraZeneca vaccine for Covid-19 variant
South Africa has suspended plans to vaccinate its front-line health care workers with the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine after it was found ineffective against mild to moderate illness from the coronavirus variant. Continue reading South Africa suspends use of “ineffective” AstraZeneca vaccine for Covid-19 variant
Education Min. outlines stiff measures against schools violating lockdown order
The Ministry of General Education and Instructions has warned administrators of both public and private schools against violating lockdown measures re-imposed during the week. Continue reading Education Min. outlines stiff measures against schools violating lockdown order
57 new coronavirus cases raise S.Sudan tally to 4,492
South Sudan coronavirus cumulative cases have risen to 4,492 after the Ministry of Health announced 57 new cases. Continue reading 57 new coronavirus cases raise S.Sudan tally to 4,492
Security agencies to enforce lockdown measures
The police spokesperson says security agencies will ensure strict enforcement of lockdown measures announced this week to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Continue reading Security agencies to enforce lockdown measures
Med Blue denies issuing fake Coronavirus results
Med Blue laboratory entrusted with the covid19 screening has refuted claims of issuing mismatched and fake covid-19 results. Continue reading Med Blue denies issuing fake Coronavirus results
S.Sudan reintroduces lockdown amid surge in COVID-19 cases
The National Taskforce on Coronavirus has re-introduced tough lockdown measures after a surge in coronavirus cases in the country. Continue reading S.Sudan reintroduces lockdown amid surge in COVID-19 cases