S. Sudan shuts down movements between states over coronavirus pandemic
Dr. Riek Machar Teny, South Sudan First Vice President, announcing the first case of Coronavirus at Pyramid Hotel, Juba, on April 5th, 2020(Photo credit: SSNN/supplied)
April 13, 2020 (SSNN) — South Sudan government has suspended interstate movement as part of its efforts to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, the country’s first vice president Dr. Riek Machar announced.
Machar who is also the deputy chairperson of the coronavirus taskforce said passenger planes, and vehicles are not allowed to travel to and from the states as well as from and to the capital Juba.
Machar who is also the leader of the main armed opposition group SPLM-IO said however that cargo plane and vehicles carrying aid and the much needed commodities would continue to operate.
The lasted order which would continue for the next two weeks is expected commence on Wednesday, April 15 to April 29.
South Sudan has four confirmed cases of the virus which has killed hundreds of thousands and infected almost two millions around the globe.
The worlds youngest nation whose health system is poor has put down several measures including shutting down it’s airports to international and regional flights as well as its land borders.
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