Be alert for Novo Corona-virus, warns WHO South Sudan

The World Health Organization in South Sudan has issued an alert about an outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome- Novo Corona-virus.

It originates in Middle Eastern countries.

South Sudanese returning home from the just ended annual haj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia may have been exposed to the virus.

“About half of the people infected with the disease have died, while some people report only having a mild respiratory illness,” Pauline Ajello, WHO communications officer in South Sudan, told Eye Radio.

“Anybody travelling to the Middle East should just be very careful – be on high alert, be on the lookout that if they go and they apparently come back to south Sudan and they feel like they have some bit of cold or some bit of breathing difficulties, they should actually immediately seek health advice from health workers.”

Ms. Ajello said that people who may have travelled to the Middle Eastern countries for the “Hijj” pilgrimage should be on the alert, and report any suspicious cases to a health worker for medical attention.