Covid-19 pandemic not over yet: Dakulala

THE low number of positive Covid-19 cases in the country – 11 so far – may be attributed to the low testing rate, according to acting Health Secretary Dr Paison Dakulala.
He urged the people not to be complacent.
“The pandemic is not over yet so we must not be complacent but continue to be vigilant by adhering to the health measures in place,” he said.
“All health facilities have been given directives to swab and test for any form of respiratory illnesses such as pneumonia, influenza and severe acute respiratory infections.
“Health workers have also been trained, provided with necessary personal protective equipment and sample collection equipment.”
Dakulala and National Pandemic Controller David Manning have both warned citizens about the rising number of cases around the world, including in neighbours Indonesia and Australia.
They reminded everyone of the importance of following health safety rules and protocols to keep themselves and everyone else safe.
Meanwhile, 244 medical worker at the Port Moresby General Hospital have been trained to become effective front-liners in dealing with the prevention and transmission of the Covid-19.
The training was facilitated by the team from the Directorate of Social Change and Mental Health Services and included Dr Uma Ambi from the Highlands region, Dr Monica Hagali from Momase, Dr Wilbur Losavati from the New Guinea Highlands, Dr Julius Ngason from the Southern and Elizabeth Namono, the overall administrative and monitoring coordinator.