The High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 pandemic says the government will not completely lockdown the country as there is no confirmed case of the virus. Continue reading Gov’t will not impose total lockdown
Category: Health
Alarm raised over COVID -19 emergency number ‘6666’
The Ugandan Community in South Sudan has expressed concerns over the slow response by the coronavirus medical team. Continue reading Alarm raised over COVID -19 emergency number ‘6666’
UPDF to investigate cross-border smuggling activities
The Uganda People’s Defense Forces say it is investigating allegations that its officers at border points are aiding illegal border crossings into South Sudan and Uganda. Continue reading UPDF to investigate cross-border smuggling activities
Taskforce on COVID-19 directs employees to work half-day
The High-Level Taskforce on COVID-19 has directed that working hours should be limited to half-day for an unspecified period of time as part of social distancing. Continue reading Taskforce on COVID-19 directs employees to work half-day
Gov’t permits more flights amid ban over COVID-19
The High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 pandemic has granted permission to several international flights to land at Juba International Airport despite the earlier bans. Continue reading Gov’t permits more flights amid ban over COVID-19
Ezra set to reduce power bill by 20%
Ezra Company is set to reduce consumer power bills by 20% for both the public and private sectors over coronavirus crisis, the High-Level Taskforce on COVID-19 pandemic has disclosed. Continue reading Ezra set to reduce power bill by 20%
Gov’t officials criticized for defying presidential ban on public gatherings
Civil society activists have criticized senior government officials for violating the presidential ban on public gatherings. Continue reading Gov’t officials criticized for defying presidential ban on public gatherings
Citizens doubt gov’t is implementing anti-Covid-19 measures
Some members of the public say they are disappointed in the government for exerting “little effort” to combat the coronavirus. Continue reading Citizens doubt gov’t is implementing anti-Covid-19 measures
South Sudan remains coronavirus-free
There is still no single confirmed case of the coronavirus in South Sudan, the High-Level Taskforce on COVID-19 has said. Continue reading South Sudan remains coronavirus-free
Lawmaker slams Juba’s inaction over border control
A member of parliament has called for complete closure of all South Sudan’s border points to prevent the entry of coronavirus disease. Continue reading Lawmaker slams Juba’s inaction over border control