Papua New Guinea had reported a total of 132 new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases on Thursday, March 18, raising the national total confirmed cases to 2,790. The death toll remained at 36. All these new cases were reported within 24 hours. The new cases came from nine provinces with the National Capital District reporting the highest of 76 new cases. The other provinces were: West Sepik – 2; Eastern Highlands – 16; Morobe – 2; Western Highlands – 14; Enga – 5; Jiwaka – 3; Hela – 1; Chimbu -13. Of the 132 new cases, 54 per cent were people who had the virus but did not have any symptoms. The other 46 per cent had symptoms. Symptoms of COVID-19 include cough, fever, headache, shortness of breath, chills, sore throat and muscle aches. Controller of the National Pandemic Response and Police Commissioner Mr David Manning has urged all the positive cases, including the asymptomatic patients to ensure they isolate for the number of days given even if they are told to do this in their homes.
Mr Manning said, “This is very important because this is the only way we can help cut the transmission. Do not think about yourselves. Think of others and do what is right. You may not be sick, but you are still going to transmit the disease to another person whose immunity may not be strong like yours. Please I urge you all, those of you who are testing positive to be responsible and isolate yourselves even if you are to do that at home. “Due to a high number of cases being detected, it is difficult sometimes to get everyone to isolate in a designated facility so please if you are told to isolate at home make sure you do that and inform your family or friends to ensure your needs are met while you are isolated.’’ Mr Manning said everyone is at risk regardless of background. “The age groups being affected shows that even young people are getting sick so I urge young people to take care as well. Please do not play around with your health by ignoring the health measures. “The health workers and partners are doing all they can but they cannot do it on their own. Health is everyone’s business,” Mr Manning said. Mr Manning has also urged once again every educated person in this country to make it their business to educate others about this disease that is already causing a lot of problems in the health facilities in the nation’s capital city and the provinces that are experiencing outbreaks. “This country has so many educated people. If every individual makes it his or her business to tell others and encourage them to adhere to the health measures against COVID-19, I believe we will see a big reduction in the number of cases we are currently seeing in our country,” Mr Manning said. Meanwhile, he said the global statistics shows a steady rise in confirmed cases. As of Thursday, the confirmed cases have risen to 120,383,919, of which 406,980, were new cases reported in the last 24 hours. The death toll reported was 2,664,386, of which 7,492, were newly reported in the last 24 hours. Next : Kandep Open Recount : Manase “It’s Not Yet Over Until It’s Over Comments are closed.
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