The Vice President in charge of Economics Cluster, Dr. James Wani Igga, says he has tested positive for the Coronavirus disease.
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Category: Health
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
Sudan says three jailed Bashir aides have virus
Sudanese authorities said Wednesday that three former senior aides to ousted president Omar al-Bashir have caught the novel coronavirus in prison.
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Vice President Hussein Abdelbagi tests positive for Covid-19
Vice President Hussein Abdelbagi and chairman of National Taskforce on Covid-19, is reportedly among 188 people who tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday. Continue reading Vice President Hussein Abdelbagi tests positive for Covid-19
Coronavirus patient escapes quarantine in Maper
A coronavirus patient has reportedly escaped from a quarantine facility in Maper, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. Continue reading Coronavirus patient escapes quarantine in Maper