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South Sudan On Lockdown As First Coronavirus Case Is Confirmed

South Sudan has declared a 10-hr curfew daily as it confirmed its first case of Coronavirus on Sunday.

The country’s border, international airport, recreational and relaxation centres with exceptions of food vendors have been shut down to curb the pandemic.

While briefing citizens on Sunday, Vice president, Riek Machar said the index case is that of a 29-year-old woman who arrived the country from Ethiopia on February 28 and is currently being treated in self-isolation.

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The woman who is also a member of  the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)  tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday after presenting herself at a UN clinic on Thursday.

“The Ministry of Health is leading a full investigation with the World Health Organization and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention including identifying and following up all the possible contacts and next steps,” Machar said.

 

Doris Israel Ijeoma

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