22nd August Update.pdf

Overall COVID-19 cases status as of 22-08-2021

Total number of tests performed to date 209687
New cases confirmed in the last 24 hours 9
Cumulative number of cases confirmed to date 11310
Total cases currently under follow up/active cases 242
Number of cases that are severe in the IDU 1
Number of cases that are in critical condition in the IDU 0
Number of cases recovered 10948
Number of new death in the last 24 hours 0
Cumulative number of death 120

COVID-19 contacts status as of 22-08-2021

Number of contacts currently under follow up 642
Number of contacts under follow-up reach today 483
Number of contacts finished 14-day follow-up today 15481
Cumulative number of contacts followed 17268

Note:

The ministry of Health is conducting tracing of individuals who had contact with the COVID-19 cases. The government urges the public to strictly observe the rules of social distancing and other public health measures declared by the President of the Republic Of South Sudan and High Level Task-Force. Report any suspected case to nearest health facility or call toll free number: 6666. Continue to observe the instructions of Health Authorities particularly washing hands regularly with water and soap; maintaining physical distance from people (at least 2 meters (6 feet) distance between two individuals) and mandatory facemask or cloth face covering in public.