Thursday 13 May 2021 Controller of the National Pandemic Response, David Manning has called on all citizens not to be ignorant of the measures in the new normal. Controller Manning says measures in the new normal or “Niupla Pasin”, if strictly observed and adhered to, will save lives. The call for compliance comes as the country
Thursday 13 May 2021 Police Commissioner and PNG COVID-19 National Pandemic Response Controller David Manning, today issued 12 new measures under the National Pandemic Act 2020 which eases a number of restrictions imposed over the last six weeks to contain the pandemic. Mr Manning said the notable changes are in Control Measure 9 relating to ‘Business
Tuesday 11 May 2021 The National Control Centre has recorded three new COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours ending 12 midday on Tuesday, May 11, increasing the total number of deaths to 133. All deaths were reported in East New Britain province. Controller of the National Pandemic Response, David Manning, also confirmed a total of
Thursday 13 May 2021 The PNG COVID-19 National Pandemic Response Controller and Police Commissioner David Manning, has announced that following broad consultation with churches, community organisations and businesses, a number of COVID-19 Measures are now being further eased. Commissioner Manning said central to the decision to further enable Church congregations to expand, and then the private sector
Monday 10 May 2021 Papua New Guinea has recorded 504 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours ending 12 midday on Monday, May 10, increasing the total number of cases to 12,997. The cases were reported in 19 provinces in which East New Britain reported the highest with 249 cases. Morobe reported 63 cases, NCD
Sunday 9 May 2021 Papua New Guinea has recorded nine new COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours ending 12 midday on Sunday, May 9, increasing the total number of deaths to 130. The deaths were reported in the National Capital District with three deaths; Western Highlands, five; and Eastern Highlands, recorded one. Of the nine
Friday 7 May 2021 Controller of the National Pandemic Response, David Manning has confirmed 203 new COVID-19 cases in the country in the last 24 hours ending 12 midday on Friday May 7, increasing the total number of cases to 12,086. The cases were reported from 16 provinces with Morobe reporting the highest of 95 cases.
Thursday 6 May 2021 Papua New Guinea has recorded 254 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours ending 12 midday on Thursday May 6, increasing the total number of cases to 11,883. The cases were reported from 14 provinces in which the National Capital District reported the highest with 55 cases; Northern (41); the Autonomous Region
The acting country representative of the World Health Organisation , Anna Maalsen, says the vaccine refrigerators and cold chain equipment will help strengthen routine immunization services in the provinces, and ensure high quality vaccines are available to all and especially to all children. Ms Maalsen added, “a functioning cold chain ensures that vaccines are stored
The Government is grateful to GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance , UNICEF and World Health Organization for the delivery of the much needed vital equipment that will be used to support the country’s cold chain rehabilitation plan in the 22 provinces in country. Minister for Health and HIV/AIDS, Hon. Jelta Wong expressed his gratitude on behalf