UN Special Rep David Shearer statement on COVID-19 case in South Sudan
Episode 1211, Apr 05, 2020, 12:16 PM
UN Special Representative to South Sudan, David Shearer says the United Nations is taking all precautions to contain the spread of COVID-19 in South Sudan.
This was after the Ministry of Health announced it's first case of COVID-19, a UN staff member who entered the country on 28th February. The case has since been isolated and is responding well to treatment.
"Everyone who has come into the country in the past 3 weeks have been subject to quarantine," the SRSG said.
The Special Representative emphasized that the United Nations will continue to support the people of South Sudan, stressing that everyone needs to take the 'necessary precautions.'
Listen to the SRSG's full statement.
This was after the Ministry of Health announced it's first case of COVID-19, a UN staff member who entered the country on 28th February. The case has since been isolated and is responding well to treatment.
"Everyone who has come into the country in the past 3 weeks have been subject to quarantine," the SRSG said.
The Special Representative emphasized that the United Nations will continue to support the people of South Sudan, stressing that everyone needs to take the 'necessary precautions.'
Listen to the SRSG's full statement.