Coronavirus Taskforce Committee in Western Bhar el Ghazal State has declared that the state is has no active cases of COVID-19 despite increase in number of cases in the country.
Spokesperson Dr. James Ambrose Ucin says the state should be ready and well equipped to fight the pandemic.
He adds 17 samples were sent to Juba for tests but the results have not been released yet.
Dr. James adds the technical team and partners are still carrying out awareness programs through media, public address and door to door methods.
He mentions operational funds and lack of respect to orders amongst others are some of the challenges they face.
The official made the remarks to Voice of Hope radio on Tuesday in Wau.