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
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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
Public Health Emergency Operations Centre at JIA undergo expansion
A port health facility is being expanded at the Juba International Airport to mitigate the risk of cross-border disease spread and minimize the risk of travel, trade and public health security. Continue reading Public Health Emergency Operations Centre at JIA undergo expansion
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
S Sudan to receive nearly 864,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines
South Sudan will receive 864,000 doses of coronavirus vaccines, according to an interim distribution update released by COVAX facility. Continue reading S Sudan to receive nearly 864,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines
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
Lui Hospital workers reject new contracts from employer
Over 30 health workers at Lui Hospital in Mundri, Western Equatoria, State, have declined to sign new contracts after what they call salary cuts by their employer, CUAMM. Continue reading Lui Hospital workers reject new contracts from employer
Coronavirus: One death, 54 new cases recorded
The Ministry of Health has confirmed 54 new cases of coronavirus and one death, bringing the cumulative number of deaths to 66 and total tally to 4,160 confirmed cases. Continue reading Coronavirus: One death, 54 new cases recorded