The Chief Executive of the Port Moresby General Hospital in Papua New Guinea, Dr. Paki Malumi, said the COVID-19 situation in Papua New Guinea was staggering and frightening.
1791 cases have been recorded in Papua New Guinea since the start of February. Roughly 10% of the hospital's workforce has contracted the virus, but it's likely this is the result of rampant community transmission rather than transmission from patients. A four-week national isolation strategy will begin on Monday and will see schools close and travel restricted.
Australia will send eight thousand doses of vaccines for frontline workers. It also plans to send emergency medical teams to support the country’s medical staff.