Make PCR tests mandatory

Letters

CHAOS and protests have devoured the minds of our people, stemmed from the fear of the world’s newest enemy, the Coronavirus (Covid-19).
Amidst all that is happening, people seem to have no hope at all, the Government is saying the vaccine is not mandatory but are making it mandatory.
Families are heartbroken because they have lost a breadwinner.
When does this heartache and pain end?
Why have all these misfortunes happen at a time when the economy is down and the prices of goods and services have skyrocketed.
Condemning unvaccinated citizens and comparing TB, sexual diseases with previous vaccinations that have taken place with what’s happening now is unfair.
This pandemic is a different thief towards the freedom and survival of mankind.
How can Papua New Guinea prevent further chaos and suffering?
One of the simplest options for people to keep their jobs and to keep students in school, is to take a PCR (polymerase chain reaction test) every three days.
These tests are free at the Rita Flynn Centre.
This is exactly how Dubai is keeping its country stable – there’s no chaos, no job losses, no hunger and tears.
If the people don’t want the vaccine then make PCRs mandatory.
No one will die from a cotton bud entering your nasal area.
All this drama is just unnecessary, we need to stop listening to other countries and look for solutions within ourselves.
We just need stability!
Stable laws!
Stable decisions!
Stable people speaking in public and media.
Buy PCR machines and let’s do PCR every three days.

Marie Jose Laua