To further increase awareness on how to keep communities safe from COVID-19, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan has reached an agreement with local authorities in Eastern Equatoria State to borrow one of its strategically located billboard spac
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![UNMISS strengthens COVID-19 risk communication at and on public gatherings in Eastern Equatoria](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/putting_billboard_in_place.jpg?itok=5EO6D6O4)
Many people, some in Eastern Equatoria, still need constant reminders of proper behaviour to prevent COVID-19.
![UNMISS conducts door-to-door COVID-19 awareness campaign in Warrap State](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/visiting_households_plus_cattle.jpg?itok=5aIpTt43)
UN peacekeepers increasing awareness on COVID-19 in communities in Warrap. Attentive cattle could also benefit from the information.
![UN police officers in Rumbek distribute face masks and soap to South Sudanese colleagues](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/more_masks_and_unpols.jpg?itok=tdaqH7Sv)
UN police officers based in Rumbek are distributing face masks and soap to their South Sudanese colleagues, while also raising their awareness on COVID-19.
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According to Minister of Defense Angelina Teny, these men and women are ready to graduate and deploy.
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UNMISS and partners have launched an awareness campaign on how to prevent COVID-19 in Western Equatoria.