The national legislature has asked the newly reconstituted High-Level Taskforce on COVID-19 to expand its testing exercise to other States. Continue reading Extend Covid-19 testing to states – taskforce told
Category: COVID-19
Taskforce members, politicians urged to test for Covid-19
The chairperson of the reconstituted National Taskforce on Covid-19 has directed its members and political post holders in the country to get tested for coronavirus. Continue reading Taskforce members, politicians urged to test for Covid-19
S. Sudan records 134 new cases of coronavirus
South Sudan has confirmed 134 new cases of coronavirus in the last 48 hours, according to the undersecretary at the Ministry of Health. Continue reading S. Sudan records 134 new cases of coronavirus
Striking doctors resume work
Striking doctors at the Dr. John Garang Infectious Disease Center have resumed operations after the government agreed to meet their demands. Continue reading Striking doctors resume work
All MPs to test for Covid-19
All lawmakers at the national legislative assembly are expected to enroll for a voluntary COVID-19 testing exercise within this week. Continue reading All MPs to test for Covid-19
Meet Dr. Ajak Makor who beat the COVID-19, recounts his days in isolation
As of 18th May 2020, South Sudan has recorded over 300 of the COVID-19 cases, with 4 recovered, and 6 death. Eye Radio talks to Dr. Ajak Makor, one of the COVID-19 patients who is recovering. Dr. Makor who is also a consultant surgeon at Juba Military Hospital said he was associated with contacts of the sixth case of COVID-19. Continue reading Meet Dr. Ajak Makor who beat the COVID-19, recounts his days in isolation
Makuei’s contacts await screening for Covid-19
The Minister of Information, Michael Makuei, says his contacts are yet to be screened for coronavirus after he tested positive for the pandemic. Continue reading Makuei’s contacts await screening for Covid-19
UNHCR donates ambulances, supplies for Covid-19 fight
The UN Refugee Agency has donated two ambulances and protective equipment to areas at high risk of the coronavirus disease. Continue reading UNHCR donates ambulances, supplies for Covid-19 fight
An angry Dr Elia blasts “news criminals”
The Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Dr. Martin Elia, says he tested negative of COVID-19. Continue reading An angry Dr Elia blasts “news criminals”
Machar calls for review of lockdown measures
The First Vice President has advised the newly-reconstituted coronavirus taskforce to review the lockdown measures that were lifted two Continue reading Machar calls for review of lockdown measures