This archive report was first published on 16 May 2020.
On May 15, 2020, South Sudan registered two new coronavirus deaths, just a day after recording its first virus-related death.
The government confirmed that the deceased were in their late 50s.
Dr. Makur Koriom, the spokesman of the High-Level Taskforce, addressed the press in Juba, stating that apart from the two deaths, the country also recorded four new Covid-19 cases on the same day.
"Three alerts that were admitted over the last 48 hours were confirmed positive. Unfortunately, the two of these alerts succumbed to their illness before we obtained their results," Dr. Koriom said.
He added, "The other alerts were positive, they came in critical conditions, but they were managed and they are now in a stable condition at Dr. John Garang Infectious Disease Unit. This brings the total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in South Sudan to 235."
South Sudan recorded its first Covid-19 case on April 5, 2020. The 29-year-old female had arrived in the country from Ethiopia on February 28.
Following the confirmation of the first case, President Salva Kiir imposed restrictions, including a ban on all public gatherings, closure of all learning institutions, and enforcement of curfew, among other measures to prevent further spread of the virus.
