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Papua New Guinea's health system is being overwhelmed as positive cases in the country skyrocket, while Fiji has begun opening up to international travel, Papua New Guinea's health system is being overwhelmed, as positive cases in the country skyrocket, Hugh McClure writes.

In PNG, the expiration date on about 130,000 vials of AstraZeneca looms. But with misinformation and hesitancy keeping some people away, officials say they had to bring the vaccine to them.

In PNG, the expiration date on about 130,000 vials of AstraZeneca looms. But with misinformation and hesitancy keeping some people away, officials say they had to bring the vaccine to them.

Share the News A total of 271 new COVID-19 cases including 13 new deaths were recorded across 18 provinces as of Wednesday 19 May. As the country’s COVID-19 death toll increases, Controller David Manning called on citizens to refrain from activities that will trigger the surge in the spread of the virus. Papua New Guinea’s total COVID-19 deaths stand at 154, with Simbu alone reporting 12 and a single one from the National Capital District. Of the 13 deaths, nine were males whilst three were...

The national covid-19 total is 843. The rules are: NO person shall be permitted entry to, or otherwise remain within any enclosed space within an establishment, unless the person is wearing a mask or face covering, in a manner which covers their mouth, nose and chin; NO person shall be permitted entry into or otherwise remain on public transport unless the person is wearing a mask or face covering in a manner which covers their mouth, nose and chin; NO person shall be permitted entry into an ai...