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A catastrophe looms with PNG’s COVID crisis. Australia needs to respond urgently – The Conversation AU
An out-of-control COVID epidemic in PNG would be a humanitarian and economic disaster for the nation itself, and a grave threat to the region.
The COVID epidemic in Papua New Guinea has significantly accelerated, judging by the available reports of case numbers.
Since its first case was diagnosed 12 months ago, PNG has avoided a large number of reported cases and corresponding deaths. That situation has changed dramatically over the past fortnight. A crisis is now unfolding with alarming speed and the response must quickly match it.
Australia can be proud of its preparations to support PNG and the region in responding to COVID-19, especially…
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