Full list of 10 South Sudan high-level taskforce members infected with coronavirus

File: South Sudan First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar addressing a press conference in Juba today

JUBA – All members of South Sudan high-level taskforce have tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, according to First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar.

However, the minister of health, Elizabeth Acuei Yol, have tested negative according to South Sudan’s First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar who also, along with his wife, tested positive for the novel coronavirus today.

So, who are the members of the South Sudan high-level taskforce who tested positive for the virus?

1 – Dr. Riek Machar Teny, the First Vice President and deputy chairperson of the taskforce.

2 – Dr. Martin Elia Lomurö, Minister of Cabinet Affairs

3 – Angelina Jany Teny, Minister of Defense and Veterans Affairs

5 – Hon. Paul Mayom Akec, Minister of Interior

6 – Hon. Obote Mamur Mete, Minister of National Security

8 – Hon. Salvatore Garang Mabiordit, Minister of Finance and Planning

9 – Hon. Kuol Athian, Minister of Trade and Industry.

10 – Hon. Michael Makwei Lueth.