22 November 2024

Sudan Reports 22 New COVID-19 Cases; 162 Total Cases and 13 Deaths

On Thursday, 23 April 2020, the Federal Ministry of Health has reported 22 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country to 162. No new deaths have been reported. The total number of deaths remains at 13.

According to the ministry, most of the newly reported cases are from Khartoum and a result of local transmission. The ministry also reported 14 recoveries.

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

Sudan’s capital Khartoum is currently on a three-week lockdown, which began on 18 April 2020. It allows people to move from 8 am to 1 pm to get their daily supplies. However, majority of the private and public sectors are closed for three weeks with the exception of those in the healthcare, and food and beverage sectors.

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.

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