Authorities in Western Equatoria State have dismissed reports claiming a confirmed case of Coronavirus in Yambio. Continue reading Yambio dismisses ‘Covid-19 positive’ rumors
Category: Health
Medics concerned over limited protective equipment
Medical doctors under their umbrella group-Doctors’ Union of South Sudan have raised concerns over lack of Personal Protective Equipment for frontline workers as they fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading Medics concerned over limited protective equipment
S. Sudan confirms 10 new Covid-19 cases
South Sudan has confirmed 10 more positive cases of COVID-19, the High-Level Taskforce announced on Friday evening. Continue reading S. Sudan confirms 10 new Covid-19 cases
Abraham Chol gets one month in jail
A court in Juba has sentenced self-proclaimed prophet Abraham Chol to one month in prison for defying presidential directives against holding religious gatherings. Continue reading Abraham Chol gets one month in jail
Covid-19 taskforce slammed for ‘unenforced’ directives
A political analyst has criticized the High-Level Taskforce on COVID-19 for issuing directives that are not implemented, saying their violations contributed to the recent upsurge in coronavirus cases. Continue reading Covid-19 taskforce slammed for ‘unenforced’ directives
Isolate Covid-19 patients, residents demand
Some residents of Gudele suburb in Juba are urging the ministry of health to isolate those who have been tested positive of the Coronavirus. Continue reading Isolate Covid-19 patients, residents demand
Covid-19 cases rise to 35
South Sudan has confirmed another case of COVID-19, raising the number to 35. Continue reading Covid-19 cases rise to 35
Family wants Covid-19-negative son released
A family in Aweil, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State is demanding the release of their son who is being held over coronavirus test result. Continue reading Family wants Covid-19-negative son released
New Covid-19 restrictions take effect
The High-Level Taskforce on Covid-19 has issued new directives, imposing curfew starting from 7 PM to 6 AM. Continue reading New Covid-19 restrictions take effect
28 more people test positive for Covid-19 in Juba
South Sudan has recorded 28 new cases of the coronavirus pandemic, First Vice President Dr Riek Machar has announced. Continue reading 28 more people test positive for Covid-19 in Juba