Minister for Information and Communication Technology, Hon. Timothy Masiu has extended government’s   awareness efforts on coronavirus disease (COVID-19) into Western Highlands’ Holy Trinity Teachers College.

Minister Masiu, when    addressing   Bougainville  students,      at the  Holy Trinity Teachers College in Mt Hagen  today, highlighted government’s preparedness  and responses  to stop  the spread of covid 19, and  encouraged them to be more  aware of what COVID19  is and where to get reliable information from.

He said it   is his responsibility, not just as   leader for South Bougainville, but for the Aautonomous Region of Bougainville (AROB) as a whole, and as Minister responsible for ICT, to create awareness and increase knowledge among the public on government’s responses to fight against covid-19.

Mr Masiu further encourages   students   to stay positive and focus on their studies.

Minister Masiu described the virus as deadly and thanked everyone for their prayers that the virus is not spreading.

Meanwhile, the following Government’s simple health measures must be complied with:   wash your hands with soap and water, maintain physical   distancing, sneeze or cough into your elbow, do not touch your face, eyes and nose, and stay home to stop the spread of covid-19

Minister for Information and Communication Technology, Hon. Timothy Masiu, meets a Bougainville student at Holy Trinity Teachers College, Western Highlands Province.