Wednesday 29 September 2021 The Deputy Controller of the National Pandemic Response, Dr Esorom Daoni is again appealing to Papua New Guineans to get vaccinated, as the new Delta variant cases of COVID-19 spread across the country . In his weekly virtual press briefing, Dr Daoni said that the previous number of the Delta variant
Wednesday 29 September 2021 The number of COVID-19 cases in Papua New Guinea has increased to 19,704 as of 12 midday, Monday 27 September 2021, while the death toll rose to 277. Deputy Controller of the National Pandemic Response, Dr Esorom Daoni, in his weekly virtual media briefing yesterday, said the increases were the result
FRIDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2021 His Excellency Mr. Abdulla Shahid, President of the General Assembly; His Excellency Mr. Antonio Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General; Fellow leaders, Excellencies and distinguished delegates; It is my distinguished honour and pleasure on my own behalf and that of my 8 million plus people and Government, to join other global leaders in
Thursday 23 September 2021 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has expressed his gratitude to the international partners for providing COVID-19 vaccines to Pacific Islands Forum countries. He said this when addressing a virtual Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting with UN Secretary General, H.E Antonio Guterres, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Thursday 23 September 2021 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says COVID-19 presents the biggest threat to the health and wellbeing of Pacific peoples and the world in over a century. He said this when addressing a virtual Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting with UN Secretary General, H.E Antonio Guterres, on the sidelines of the United
Thursday 9 September 2021 Deputy Controller for the National Pandemic Response Dr Daoni Esorom has confirmed 14 deaths from COVID-19 in the Western Province in the past two weeks. While addressing a virtual media conference this afternoon, Dr Daoni said it is believed these deaths are connected to the delta variant, because of its behaviourr.
Friday 10 September 2021 Papua New Guinea’s COVID-19 confirmed cases have risen to 18,339, as of 8 September 2021, following the detection of 43 new cases, while the death toll remains at 194 within day 449 of the Nupela Pasin protocol. The 43 new cases recorded in the last six days were from the West
Monday 20 September 2021 Prime Minister Honourable James Marape has cautioned that there are possibilities of increases in Covid-19 cases across the country in traditional hot spots, as well as in areas where it was not dominant before. He made the remarks during his press conference this morning before departing for the 76th United Nations
Monday, 20 September 2021 A MEDICAL doctor working at Daru Hospital in the Western Province, has become the latest death due to COVID-19 reported in less than two weeks. The doctor was medevacked to Port Moresby last Tuesday when she suffered severe distress but succumbed to the disease at the weekend. Deputy Controller of the
Friday 17 September 2021 Commissioner of Police and Controller of the PNG COVID-19 National Pandemic Response David Manning is standing by the Eastern Highlands Provincial Government’s decision to cancel the annual Goroka Show. Mr Manning said the Provincial Health Authorities and Provincial Administrators who have been appointed Assistant Controllers. are the people on the ground
