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PNG records the highest COVID-19 cases in a day

August 13, 2020Editorial TeamGovernment Press, News, Media Release

Wednesday 12 August 2020 The National Pandemic Response Control Centre announced 55 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country today, bringing the total to 287. The cases being the single highest recorded in a day, include 18 from the National Capital District and 37 from Western Province. The 18 cases from the city’s suburbs of Badili, Erima,

Controller Manning issues 11 new measures

August 13, 2020Editorial TeamGovernment Press, Media Release

Wednesday 12 August 2020 THE CONTROLLER of the National Pandemic Response Mr David Manning says the 14-day lock down of the National Capital District following a surge in COVID-19 cases officially ends today (Wednesday 12 August 2020). Mr Manning today issued 11 new measures aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19. Ten of the new