Sudan Reports 280 New COVID-19 Cases; 8,020 Total Cases and 487 Deaths

The Federal Ministry of Health has reported 280 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths on Monday, 15 June 2020, bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases in Sudan to 8,020 and the total number of deaths to 487.

The ministry also reported 146 new recoveries, bringing the total number of recoveries to 2,966.

On 1 June, the Sovereign Council extended the partial lockdown imposed in Khartoum until 18 June 2020. On 14 June, Sudan announced that it will keep its airports closed to international and internal scheduled commercial flights for another two weeks until 28 June.

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— وزارة الصـحة – السـودان (@FMOH_SUDAN) June 18, 2020

According to the ministry, out of the 280 newly reported cases, 232 are from Khartoum, 30 from El Gezira, nine from El Gadarif, four from North Darfur, three from the White Nile and two from South Darfur.

Out of the 10 newly reported deaths, three are from North Darfur, two from Khartoum, two from El Gezira, two from El Gadarif, one from Sennar and one from Kassala.

Out of the total 8,020 positive cases in Sudan, 6,138 are from Khartoum, 715 from El Gezira, 215 from El Gadarif, 157 from Sennar, 155 from North Kordofan, 124 from North Darfur, 110 from the White Nile, 98 from the Red Sea, 71 from the River Nile, 63 from Kassala, 36 from South Darfur, 35 from Ash Shamaliyah, 28 from West Darfur, 19 from East Darfur, 22 from West Kordofan, 20 from the Blue Nile, eight from South Kordofan and four from Central Darfur. As of 9 May, all of Sudan’s 18 states have reported COVID-19 cases.

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— صحة السودان _ Sudan Health (@SDN_Health) June 17, 2020

A three-week lockdown was imposed on Khartoum on 18 April 2020. On 24 April, Sudan has extended the lockdown to other states including South Darfur, North Darfur, El Gadarif and Red Sea. On 8 May, the Sudanese government announced that the lockdown in Khartoum will extend for 10 more days. On 18 May, Sudan announced that the lockdown will be extended by an additional two weeks from 19 May. On 1 June, the partial lockdown has been further extended to 18 June.

The Federal Ministry of Health launched a website covid19sd.info dedicated to sharing statistics and latest information on COVID-19 cases in Sudan.

The ministry stressed the importance of citizens committing to and applying preventive measures and reporting suspected cases. To answer all questions related to COVID-19, a government-sponsored call centre has been established for all residents of Sudan, operating 24/7. Call centre: 221 or 9090.

COVID-19 in South Sudan

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a USD4.16 mn grant to South Sudan to support the emergency response to COVID-19 and strengthen the country’s health system.

Like Sudan, South Sudan is ill-prepared to respond to the pandemic. The country remains at high risk with limited hospital bed capacity and a lack of functioning medical equipment. As of 15 June 2020, South Sudan had reported 1,693 cases, 27 deaths and 49 recoveries.

The confirmed positive cases are in quarantine at Dr John Garang Infectious Diseases Unit, which has only 80 beds, and at the UN facility in Torit.

The government has been urging all residents to adhere to the guidelines in preventing the spread of COVID-19, in addition to observing high standards of hygiene and avoiding human contact.

The Ministry Of Health Call Centre: 6666.