Thursday 26 January 2022 The Deputy Controller of the National Control Centre, Dr Esorom Daoni has expressed concern over the low rate of vaccination coverage in country. In his weekly NCC virtual press conference today (26 January), Dr Daoni said, “We are not improving. Over the last three weeks we have not gone past 12.3
Saturday 29 January 2022 Deputy Controller of the National Pandemic Response Dr Daoni Esorom has urged management of commercial banks to ensure its queues are minimized and everyone wears a mask. Dr Daoni expresses concern in light of the long, unmanaged queues at the banks, which he believes, pose a risk for the spread of COVID-19.
Saturday 29 January, 2022 DEPUTY Controller of the National Pandemic Response Dr Daoni Esorom has expressed concern over a possible rise in COVID-19 cases in schools. “My concern is kids going back to school and in overcrowded schools, and schools are expected to see an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. This is due
Thursday 27 January 2022 The Commissioner of Police and Controller of the PNG COVID-19 National Pandemic Response has directed that an approval to enter Papua New Guinea under Measure 2, paragraph 8 is valid for a period of 60 days. Under the new direction, which is set to come into effect on Friday January 28,
Wednesday 26 January 2022 The National Control Centre has confirmed 22 new cases of Coronavirus as of Monday 24 January 2022, increasing the total number of infections in the country to 36, 570. Thirteen of the cases were reported in National Capital District, five in East New Britain, and two cases each in Central and
Tuesday 25 January 2022 The Commissioner of Police and Controller of the PNG COVID-19 National Pandemic Response , David Manning, has exempted religious activities and essential services from the recent directive to ban gatherings of 100 or more persons, in Papua New Guinea. This direction comes into effect today (January 25) and shall remain in
Monday 24 January 2022 Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape has yet again led by example when he received his COVID-19 Booster vaccine today. Mr Marape was accompanied by Minister for Petroleum, Kerenga Kua, Minister for Health and HIV/AIDS, Jelta Wong and East Sepik Governor, Allan Bird. Prime Minister Marape sent another clear message to all
24th January 2022 Air Niugini would like to advise customers that both Australia and Singapore have amended their Covid-19 testing requirements prior to travel to these countries. Effective from Tuesday 25th January, for passengers flying into both Australia and Singapore as their final destination, a rapid antigen test (RAT) administered and certified by a Doctor
Thursday 20 January 2022 Following the detection of the first Omicron variant case in PNG the Commissioner of Police & Controller of the Papua New Guinea National Pandemic Response David Manning has banned public gatherings of more than 100. All events or public gatherings of more than 100 people will not be allowed until March
Wednesday 19 January 2022 The National Control Centre has reported no new cases of Coronavirus on Sunday 16 and Monday 17 January 2022. The cumulative total confirmed cases still remain at 36,446 while the recovered cases stand at 35,800. In its daily COVID-19 update, NCC has also confirmed one case of Omicron variant registered in
