The Inspector-General of Police has warned that the police may soon be compelled to enforce social distancing and mask-wearing directives if the public continues to ignore measures meant to control the spread of the coronavirus. Continue reading Police to enforce social distancing, mask wearing directives
Category: COVID-19
US donates additional $18.8 million for S.Sudan’s COVID-19 response
The United States has announced an additional 18.8 million dollars for South Sudan’s coronavirus response. Continue reading US donates additional $18.8 million for S.Sudan’s COVID-19 response
Another Vice President, Wani Igga is Covid-19 positive
The Vice President in charge of Economics Cluster, Dr. James Wani Igga, says he has tested positive for the Coronavirus disease.
Continue reading Another Vice President, Wani Igga is Covid-19 positive
Health minister asks Kiir for lockdown as Covid-19 cases rise
The Minister of Health has asked President Salva Kiir to impose a lockdown to allow health officials to ascertain the level of COVID-19 infections in Juba. Continue reading Health minister asks Kiir for lockdown as Covid-19 cases rise
Kenyan truck drivers suspend movement to Uganda
South Sudan is likely to suffer from a decision by Kenyan truck drivers to suspend movement to Uganda over coronavirus stigma. Continue reading Kenyan truck drivers suspend movement to Uganda
Concerns over rising teenage pregnancies as schools remain shut
The Ministry of General Education and Instructions has raised concerns over the increase in teenage pregnancies due to the closure of schools. Continue reading Concerns over rising teenage pregnancies as schools remain shut
Covid-19 cases to hit 3000 in June—report
A study by The Sudd Institute has warned that coronavirus infections in South Sudan would hit 3,000 in the early days of next month if the current trend continues. Continue reading Covid-19 cases to hit 3000 in June—report
One health-care worker dies of COVID-19, first front-line fatality in S. Sudan
South Sudan has recorded the first frontline health care worker who died of Covid-19 last week, the undersecretary at the Ministry of Health has disclosed. Continue reading One health-care worker dies of COVID-19, first front-line fatality in S. Sudan
Covid-19: Aweil quarantine escapee escapes
Police in Aweil are searching for a Covid-19 patient who got away for the second time from a quarantine facility on Thursday. Continue reading Covid-19: Aweil quarantine escapee escapes
Covid-19 delays completion of Freedom Bridge
The Japan International Cooperation Agency says the Freedom Bridge will not be complete by 2021 as planned due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading Covid-19 delays completion of Freedom Bridge