Papua New Guinea needs to be on high alert as the risk of Covid-19 entering the country is very high, says Prime Minister James Marape. “A hotline (7196 0813) has been established to address the immediate need for information and or reporting and to answer questions people may have,” he said. He said there was a team of dedicated health experts and professionals who ensure we have measures to prevent, detect, manage and treat any case of Covid-19. “We have also developed a preparedness and response plan that outlines key measures from the alert phase, containment and mitigation. It has detailed actions and requirements identified in every phase. The budget for those activities has already been approved by the National Executive Council.”
Marape thanked the Department of Health, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Immigration and Citizenship Authority, National Airports Corporation, Air Niugini, the World Health Organisation and other development partners for all their efforts so far. “While your efforts have been commendable, I urge all involved in our response including government agencies, development partners and the general public to remain vigilant as we deal with the threat of this terrible contagious illness.” He warned people to read “verifiable information and inform yourselves correctly”. Major economies are braced for the impact of the pandemic. In major cities around the world, supermarkets have been almost stripped bare by shoppers panic buying and stockpiling for toilet rolls, pasta and long-life milk. Major sporting events have been cancelled, including the Super Rugby competition, National Basketball Association games, English Premier League, car racing, cricket and athletics. THe National/PNGfacts Next : Police Officers Attacked In Port Moresby Comments are closed.
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