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Covid - 19 Virus Information

Monday 30th March 2020

The Government, through their media release yesterday, advised that to date, they have screened 29,195 passengers who came through our ports of entry. 6,365 have been identified as persons of interest, of which 3,757 have been discharged, while 2,595 remain under surveillance.

Friday 27th March 2020

The University’s Covid-19 Emergency Management Committee (CEMC) met this morning. This is the third meeting this week, and the main aim of the Committee is to make sure that the discussions in the Committee are followed by real actions. We discussed a number of key issues.

Wednesday 25th March 2020

The University Covid-19 Emergency Management Committee met this morning to assess the University’s position in relation to the State of Emergency, to make further decisions which we hope will help to protect your health and safety and to receive

Read more: Wednesday 25th March 2020

Monday 23rd March 2020

In line with Government instructions released yesterday, teaching has ceased for the next two weeks. All non-essential staff should not come to work during this period. If you are unsure of your status, you should ask your line manager whether or

Read more: Monday 23rd March 2020

Monday 16th March 2020

You will all be aware that the Coronavirus (Covid-19 virus) is causing much anxiety worldwide. It is a matter of great concern for us here in Papua New Guinea even though, as yet, there have been no cases of the virus confirmed. I would like to

Read more: Monday 16th March 2020

Thursday 26th March 2020

National Departments in the last 24 hours have included a media conference given by Hon Bryan Kramer, Police Minister. He gave details of restrictions which began yesterday of public transport of all types travelling across provincial boundaries

Read more: Thursday 26th March 2020

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