The CoronaVirus
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has an extraordinary effect on our society and leads to a lot of questions. The South Sudan government and specialist organisations like Tidee work together to stop the virus from spreading across the country. Latest advice and information can be found at this website.
Outbreak
The virus spreads is transmitted through coughing and sneezing
Symptoms
Most corona patients only have flew-like complaints
Vulnerable
Almost all deaths involve older or very sick people
Precautionary measures
South Sudan Government has been stepping up precautions to protect our preschool community and other vulnerable groups. Update as of 24 Mar: Preschool, Primary school-aged children and Universities students will be required to stay away from preschool/school/student care for 14 days on Leave of Absence (LOA) even if they have not travelled - if they are living with someone who: (1) has returned from US, UK or other countries from 14 Mar; or (2) returns from any other country from 25 Mar
How does the virus spread?
Breathing
When a person breaths in droplets from a person with COVID-19
Touching
By touching infected people or objects, then touching their eyes, nose or mouth
Spread
The virus spreads is transmitted through coughing and sneezing
COVID-19 statistics
Affected Population 2.59 % This is the part of confirmed infection cases against the total ; 11.411.252 million of the South Sudan population. Total tested so far 340,487.
137 reported deaths and zero at critical stage. Failed to recover 0.4 of every million.
Precautionary measures
Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick. Take steps to protect others. Stay home if you’re sick. Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. Learn what to do if you are sick follow this page for more details.
What you should do
Clean your hands regularly
Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap.
Use paper tissues
When you can use it to blow your nose into a tissue or handkerchief and put used tissues straight into the bin.
Sneeze Into Your Elbow
cover your coughs and sneezes with your elbow or a tissue.
Work from home if possible
Its important that companies or organisations remain effective as the shutdown may continue for many months.
What you should avoid
Shake hands
No, no shaking hands and you must stay 1.5 metres away from other people whenever possible. This is called social distancing.
Crowded area’s
Venues where a large number of people are in one place can increase the risk of spreading viruses.
Go outdoor with a cold
You must self-isolate if you have COVID-19, or you have been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19.
Keep your distance
You must keep the distance to stop COVID-19 from spreading.
Our Advisors
The goal of TIDEE Click Here. is to provide the latest information on the COVID-19 coronavirus and to make that information more accessible. Who / How. This site is designed, developed and funded by myself . It is the result of constant work; updating, fixing and maintaining in order to provide the service to South Sudanese.
Changkouth BOUTH
Dr.Justin K.M
Y.BL.
G.Deng
Frequently Asked Questions
Visit South Sudan Government - Coronavirus (COVID-19) for the latest advice and information for community and businesses, including information about COVID-19 symptoms, testing and social distancing.
General
People may be sick with the virus for 1 to 14 days before developing symptoms. The most common symptoms of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing special treatment. More rarely, the disease can be serious and even fatal. Older people, and people with other medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease), may be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill. People may experience: cough fever tiredness difficulty breathing (severe cases).
Infection with COVID-19 is diagnosed by finding evidence of the virus in respiratory samples such as swabs from the back of the nose and throat or fluid from the lungs. Samples for testing can be taken directly by GPs or at a range of private pathology sites across the country that are suitable for collection of COVID-19, or at public hospitals in Juba. Refer to COVID-19 clinics for locations of States Health COVID-19/flu assessment clinics.
Some simple measures significantly reduce the risk of catching COVID-19 and of spreading it: Clean your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand rub/sanitiser. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing and sneezing or use your elbow, not your hands Avoid close contact with people unwell with cold or flu-like symptoms, and stay home if you have these symptoms. Avoid touching your face and avoid shaking hands with others. Try to maintain a distance of 1.5 metres from others as much as possible, and avoid crowded places.
South Sudan government has announced a ban on all overseas travel. For more information, check the advice.
Symptoms
The first symptoms of COVID-19 and influenza (flu) infections are often very similar. They both cause fever and similar respiratory symptoms, which can then range from mild through to severe disease, and sometimes can be fatal. Both viruses are also transmitted in the same way, by coughing or sneezing, or by contact with hands, surfaces or objects contaminated with the virus. As a result, the same public health measures, such as hand hygiene (hand washing), good respiratory etiquette (coughing into your elbow or into a tissue and immediately disposing of the tissue) and good household cleaning are important actions to prevent both infections.
If you have been overseas in the last 14 days, you should: self isolate yourself from others for 14 days from the day you returned or arrived from overseas and monitor yourself for symptoms.
Yes, South Sudan Minister for Health and Medical Research has issued public health orders to protect the community and limit the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus).
The infection period for the virus will vary from person to person. Mild symptoms in an otherwise healthy individual may resolve over just a few days. Similar to influenza, for an individual with other ongoing health issues, such as a respiratory condition, recovery may take weeks and in severe cases could be potentially fata.
Medical
They use nose/throat swab for COVID-19 looks for the virus present in your nose and throat.
If you have been identified as a contact of a person with confirmed COVID-19 infection in South Sudan , the local public health unit will contact you with advice. You need to isolate yourself at home for 14 days after contact with the infected person, and to monitor your health and report any symptoms.
Here in South Sudan the people most at risk of getting COVID-19 coronavirus infections are those who have: recently returned from overseas been in close contact with someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Protection
Soon we will get advice and information for pregnant women and their families about COVID-19..
Some simple measures significantly reduce the risk of catching COVID-19 and of spreading it: Clean your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand rub/sanitiser. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing and sneezing or use your elbow, not your hands Avoid close contact with people unwell with cold or flu-like symptoms, and stay home if you have these symptoms. Avoid touching your face and avoid shaking hands with others. Try to maintain a distance of 1.5 metres from others as much as possible, and avoid crowded places.
Travel
No, you must stay home and seek medical check up..
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