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• Kiir and aides given ‘unproven’ virus protection cards
  The Office of the President has confirmed receiving a Japanese-made card that reportedly keeps the virus away from the President and some of his ministers. The unproven virus prevention card -known as “Virus Shut Out” purportedly kills viruses before you inhale it. It is said to contain Chlorine Dioxide generating agent such as sodium chlorite […]
• Road Minister apologizes for the damaged highway
  The Minister of Roads and Bridges has acknowledged and apologized for the “shoddy work” which has led to the destruction of parts of the Juba – Rumbek highway. This follows the washing away of tarmac on parts of the newly constructed road. Simon Mijok Majak admitted that inexhaustive studies and poor placing of asphalt may […]
• Kiir urges Muslims to be mindful of COVID-19 during Eid celebrations
  President Salva Kiir has urged Muslims across the country to celebrate Eid al Fitr while observing directives set by the government to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Muslims in South Sudan have joined the rest of the world to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan. Last week, the South Sudan Islamic […]
• S. Sudan’s Covid-19 deaths increase as cases pass 600
    South Sudan’s National Taskforce on Covid-19 confirmed 2 more deaths and 92 cases of the coronavirus disease on Saturday. The Taskforce said out of the 218 samples tested on Saturday, 92 returned positive while 71 results returned negative. The spokesperson of the Taskforce and Undersecretary at the Ministry of Health – Dr. Makur Koriom, […]
• Ateny says ‘Kiir is healthy in his house’
  The Office of the President has refuted social media claims that President Salva Kiir had been evacuated to Cairo for medical attention.   On Friday, rumors started circulating online alleging that the president had fallen sick and was rushed to Egypt for treatment. The report claimed that Kiir had contracted the novel coronavirus while others […]