Sudan: Coronavirus in Sudan - Govt Opts for Possibility of a Gradual Lockdown

Khartoum — After consultations with Sudan's Higher Committee for Health Emergencies on Thursday, the Council of Ministers decided to adopt a step-by-step approach concerning an entire lockdown to combat the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). Additional measures are needed to compensate the loss of income of the many day workers in the country.

Information Minister Feisal Mohamed Saleh said in a press conference yesterday that the country is not yet prepared for a full lockdown.

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