Coronavirus cases rise in Papua New Guinea, prompting fears for vulnerable health system
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus cases rise in Papua New Guinea, prompting fears for vulnerable health system

ABC  

Papua New Guinea has recorded its biggest daily spike of coronavirus cases, with another eight people diagnosed in Port Moresby. Key points: PNG has 27 confirmed cases in total, with another three expected to be announced today PNG has 27 confirmed cases in total, with another three expected to be announced today The majority of recent cases are linked to an outbreak at Port Moresby's main hospital The majority of recent cases are linked to an outbreak at Port Moresby's main hospital Authorities have warned the country's health system could buckle In the past six days, 18 cases have been identified in the capital, bringing the country's total to 30. PNG's Acting Health Secretary, Paison Dakulala, told the ABC another three new cases confirmed overnight had also visited the hospital. PNG's 'broken' health system may buckle Port Moresby's General Hospital has been placed into "emergency mode" following the discovery of new cases. PNG Prime Minister James Marape has previously warned the country's health system would not "have the capacity to deal with a widespread outbreak".

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Papua New Guinea health services struggling to cope with Delta outbreak
3 years, 1 month ago

Papua New Guinea health services struggling to cope with Delta outbreak

ABC  

COVID-19 cases are surging across Papua New Guinea, with all major hospitals struggling to cope as the Delta variant spreads across the country. Key points: Hospitals around PNG are overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients Less than 2 per cent of PNG's total population is fully vaccinated There are high rates of hesitancy and fear about the vaccines It has prompted a …

Coronavirus updates | July 30, 2021
3 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus updates | July 30, 2021

The Hindu  

Bharat Biotech founder and CMD Krishna Ella said on July 29 that the company was expecting significant data on its intranasal COVID-19 vaccine in about two months. Here are the latest updates: Jharkhand Jharkhand village on high alert; 21 found COVID-19 positive in the past 48 hours Haradag Khurd, a village in the Garhwa District of Jharkhand has been put …

Concerns hundreds of COVID-19 cases missing from PNG's national tally
3 years, 7 months ago

Concerns hundreds of COVID-19 cases missing from PNG's national tally

ABC  

Nestled in Papua New Guinea's remote highlands region, the Mount Hagen Hospital has about 250 beds and services about half a million people. New data collection system set to be introduced Dr Esorom said a new data collection system was being introduced this week to help address the problem, and that 22 surveillance officers were also being hired to work …

Indonesian company fires staff for reusing COVID test swabs amid fears of another virus surge
3 years, 7 months ago

Indonesian company fires staff for reusing COVID test swabs amid fears of another virus surge

ABC  

The Indonesian government has vowed "strict punishment" for several staff members of a state-owned pharmaceutical company accused of reusing cotton swabs for COVID-19 tests at a busy international airport. Key points: A number of former Kimia Farma workers could face years in jail over allegations they reused swabs Critics have consistently pointed to flaws in Indonesia's coronavirus testing regime There …

Australian medical team touches down in Port Moresby with emergency vaccines
3 years, 9 months ago

Australian medical team touches down in Port Moresby with emergency vaccines

ABC  

A forward team of AUSMAT health specialists with an emergency vaccine supply has touched down in Papua New Guinea's capital Port Moresby to help local health authorities deal with the spiralling coronavirus crisis there. Key points: The team includes an emergency physician and clinical toxicologist, an emergency nurse, and an environmental scientist and public health specialist They will work with …

Port Moresby hospital warns of COVID patients dying in car parks as PNG suffers coronavirus surge
3 years, 9 months ago

Port Moresby hospital warns of COVID patients dying in car parks as PNG suffers coronavirus surge

ABC  

The number of daily COVID-19 infections in Papua New Guinea has reached a record high, with 295 cases recorded in a 24-hour period. Key points: COVID-19 patients are being treated outside isolation wards in Port Moresby A photo of a dying woman at the hospital has led to public outcry Hospital workers say they are overwhelmed, and are predicting a …

New coronavirus cases soar to over 7,400, hospitalisations also rise
3 years, 9 months ago

New coronavirus cases soar to over 7,400, hospitalisations also rise

Dutch News  

The number of new coronavirus infections soared by 7,425 in the 24 hours to Friday morning, public health institute RIVM has confirmed. Nevertheless, D66 leader Sigrid Kaag said she would like to see the curfew scrapped as soon as possible, given that the Netherlands moves to summer time next weekend and it will remain light for longer. In total, 283 …

Coronavirus infections are reaching a tipping point in PNG. Can a catastrophe on our doorstep be prevented?
3 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus infections are reaching a tipping point in PNG. Can a catastrophe on our doorstep be prevented?

ABC  

For almost a year, PNG appeared to escape the worst ravages of the coronavirus pandemic, but the numbers now coming out of Port Moresby General Hospital are staggering and frightening. PNG's young average population, early border closures, low testing rates and the fact many people are less likely to seek help for health conditions have all been attributed to the …

PNG welcomes Australia's promise of 8,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses as infections increase at 'alarming' rate
3 years, 9 months ago

PNG welcomes Australia's promise of 8,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses as infections increase at 'alarming' rate

ABC  

One of Papua New Guinea's leading doctors says Australia's promise to share COVID-19 vaccine doses is of vital importance. Key points: Scott Morrison has announced Australia will be share 8,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses with PNG A leading PNG doctor says the vaccines are "desperately" needed Misinformation about coronavirus is a problem in PNG "We desperately need the vaccine because our …

Federal government 'deeply worried' about coronavirus situation in Papua New Guinea, plans additional support
3 years, 9 months ago

Federal government 'deeply worried' about coronavirus situation in Papua New Guinea, plans additional support

ABC  

Australia is expected to ramp up urgent coronavirus assistance to Papua New Guinea as aid groups warn the country is facing a public health catastrophe from a "staggering" increase in cases. Key points: PNG's Prime Minister fears the infection rate will soon be "one person to three or four" The nation is asking for Australia's help in expediting vaccines for …

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape signals tighter COVID restrictions as Queensland remains on alert
3 years, 9 months ago

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape signals tighter COVID restrictions as Queensland remains on alert

ABC  

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape is warning the country has entered a "red stage" of its COVID-19 epidemic, as Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk expresses concern about growing cases given PNG's proximity to Australia. Key points: The surge in cases came after thousands gathered at a state funeral in Port Moresby Australia's High Commissioner to PNG says Australia is …

Hospital beds running out in Papua New Guinea as COVID-19 surges
3 years, 9 months ago

Hospital beds running out in Papua New Guinea as COVID-19 surges

Al Jazeera  

Experts fear minimal testing is disguising true scale of the outbreak and worry this weekend’s funeral for former Prime Minister Michael Somare could be a super-spreader event. “But from what I’ve heard all the cases there relate to the fly-in, fly-out people from the Ok Tedi mine.” Cairns Hospital, one of the largest healthcare facilities in northern Australia, declared a …

Fears of 'catastrophe' as rising COVID-19 cases hit Papua New Guinea's stretched health system
3 years, 9 months ago

Fears of 'catastrophe' as rising COVID-19 cases hit Papua New Guinea's stretched health system

ABC  

Even as many countries around the world are reaching what they hope is the beginning of the end of the pandemic, a new coronavirus tragedy is just starting to unfold on Australia's doorstep. St Johns Ambulance PNG chief executive Matt Cannon said the total number of coronavirus cases for March was forecast to top 800, which would leave an already …

Papua New Guinea COVID cases surge, Timor-Leste imposes first lockdown over outbreak fears
3 years, 9 months ago

Papua New Guinea COVID cases surge, Timor-Leste imposes first lockdown over outbreak fears

ABC  

COVID-19 cases are continuing to surge in Papua New Guinea, prompting calls to fast-track vaccine access and sparking concerns across the Torres Strait in Australia. Key points: Timor Leste's capital Dili is entering a lockdown, while Port Moresby may also face lockdown measures Queensland has recorded several COVID cases from travellers arriving from Papua New Guinea There are fears the …

Papua New Guinea COVID cases surge
3 years, 9 months ago

Papua New Guinea COVID cases surge

ABC  

COVID-19 cases are continuing to surge in Papua New Guinea prompting calls to fast-track vaccine access and sparking concerns across the Torres Strait in Australia. While the official figure of cases is 1,692, the epidemic is putting significant pressure on the country's fragile health system, including in the capital Port Moresby. Anna Maalsen, a World Health Organization official in PNG, …

Ministers warn that any change to coronavirus rules will be cautious
3 years, 10 months ago

Ministers warn that any change to coronavirus rules will be cautious

Dutch News  

Any changes in the current coronavirus measures will be confined to ‘small cautious steps’ even if a relaxation of the rules is an option, health minister Hugo de Jonge told reporters after Friday’s meeting with regional safety board chiefs. Ministers will meet at the prime minister’s official residence on Sunday to discuss the latest situation and will take to health …

Few options for Christmas as coronavirus cases rise again
4 years ago

Few options for Christmas as coronavirus cases rise again

Dutch News  

The current increase in positive coronavirus tests means the government has few, if any, options to relax the coronavirus regulations ahead of the Christmas break, according to insiders in The Hague. Ministers met health experts at the prime minister’s official residence on Sunday for their weekly talks and more talks are set for today, ahead of Tuesday’s official announcement. It …

New coronavirus measures 'unlikely' this week, Dutch media report
4 years, 1 month ago

New coronavirus measures 'unlikely' this week, Dutch media report

Dutch News  

The cabinet is unlikely to announce new measures to stem the rise in coronavirus cases on Tuesday but will warn that ‘draconian measures’ are on the cards if people fail to stick to the rules, insiders say. Ministers and health experts met on Sunday to discuss the latest developments after a total of 18,880 new coronavirus cases were reported to …

Queensland again records no new coronavirus cases but Health Minister warns testing numbers down
4 years, 2 months ago

Queensland again records no new coronavirus cases but Health Minister warns testing numbers down

ABC  

Queensland recorded another day without new cases of coronavirus, but the state's tally of active cases has jumped from six to seven. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot: Confirmed cases so far: 1,386 Confirmed cases so far: 1,386 Deaths: 6 Deaths: 6 Tests conducted: 2,042,714 Tests conducted: 2,042,714 Active cases: 38 Latest information from Queensland Health. Mr Miles said the testing of wastewater …

Five new coronavirus cases in NSW, Premier Gladys Berejiklian confirms border conversations
4 years, 3 months ago

Five new coronavirus cases in NSW, Premier Gladys Berejiklian confirms border conversations

ABC  

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says talks with her Queensland counterpart over the border closure have ground to a halt and that the "door is bolted". Key points: Of the five new coronavirus cases, three are from local transmission Stadium restrictions have also eased, permitting for double the previous capacity Ms Berejiklian said Queensland border conversations had not proceeded Health authorities …

Coronavirus cases pass 24 million globally: Live news
4 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus cases pass 24 million globally: Live news

Al Jazeera  

Myanmar has reported the highest single-day surge in coronavirus cases. 11:15 GMT – Germany looks to scrap free tests for all travellers Germany wants to scrap mandatory free coronavirus tests for returning travellers it introduced earlier this month to stop a rise in new cases, its health minister said, citing capacity constraints at laboratories. 11:00 GMT – Lebanon could ‘lose …

Worse to Come? Malaysia Detects New Coronavirus Strain 'D614G' Which is 'Ten Times' Deadlier
4 years, 4 months ago

Worse to Come? Malaysia Detects New Coronavirus Strain 'D614G' Which is 'Ten Times' Deadlier

News 18  

A new strain of the novel coronavirus called 'D614G', deemed ten times more infectious, has been detected in Malaysia, said Director General of Health Noor Hisham Abdullah in a Facebook post on Saturday. He said that Malaysia's main action was to secure public health, and asked people to practice Covid-19 norms strictly, such as practicing good self-hygiene and protecting oneself …

Papua New Guinea is walking a tightrope on coronavirus, so it's abandoned lockdowns
4 years, 4 months ago

Papua New Guinea is walking a tightrope on coronavirus, so it's abandoned lockdowns

ABC  

Papua New Guinea residents have been told they must learn to live with COVID-19 as the Government looks to abandon lockdown measures aimed at preventing the spread of the coronavirus. Yesterday, Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister, James Marape, flagged that a two-week lockdown of the capital Port Moresby — due to end today — would not be extended despite the …

New coronavirus infections reported in NSW as health boss warns authorities can't trace all cases
4 years, 4 months ago

New coronavirus infections reported in NSW as health boss warns authorities can't trace all cases

ABC  

Health authorities in New South Wales have reported 11 new coronavirus infections, with the source of one mystery case in Western Sydney a concern. Key points: NSW has reported 3,653 confirmed COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began NSW has reported 3,653 confirmed COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began Authorities warn that not all cases over the past week have been …

Even countries that got coronavirus under control are now struggling. That’s deeply concerning for the rest of the world
4 years, 4 months ago

Even countries that got coronavirus under control are now struggling. That’s deeply concerning for the rest of the world

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — The coronavirus is “easily the most severe” public health emergency the World Health Organization has ever faced, its director-general said Monday, as countries that previously appeared to have the pandemic under control recorded an uptick in cases. Ben Cowling, a professor at Hong Kong University’s school of public health, wrote this week that “we may never …

Coronavirus spike in Victoria a 'national concern' but decision on reopening borders yet to be made, Palaszczuk says
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus spike in Victoria a 'national concern' but decision on reopening borders yet to be made, Palaszczuk says

ABC  

Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick has warned the state's fiscal position had taken a $20 billion hit due to the coronavirus pandemic and likened it to a "hammer blow". Key points: No new COVID-19 cases were recorded in Queensland overnight No new COVID-19 cases were recorded in Queensland overnight The Premier says it's "crucial" Queensland avoids a second wave of infection …

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