...the twenty first century equivalent of bubonic plague, only instead of killing off a third of the population of Europe it kills 3.4 percent of those who notice they have it. It seems to be fond of the elderly, especially Iranian politicians and holy men..., said the Sudanese government on Monday.
South Kordofan's Governor Ahmed Haroun (Rooters)Ahmed Haroun, former head of the National Congress Party (NCP) of the ousted President Omer al-Bashir has been under arrest since the collapse of the former regime.
Haroun is one of several former Sudanese officials including al-Bashir who are indicted by the ICC for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.
In a statement on Monday, the Ministry of Interior said that his first on 21 April was negative, but the second and third tests were positive.
The patient was isolated in the hospital and later on transferred to an isolation site where he receives healthcare
He "will be returned to Copper Prison after the improvement of his health condition," further stressed the statement.
Haroun has been transferred to Universal Hospital in Khartoum North as it is one of hospital prepared with a section for COVID-19 patients.