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Published on April 11, 2021

100 NEW COVID-19 CASES ON SATURDAY APRIL 10 - TOTAL CASES AT 8,442

Papua New Guinea recorded 100 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours ending 12 midday on Saturday April 10, increasing the total number of cases to 8,442. The country’s COVID-19 related death toll remains at 68. Globally, the total confirmed cases of COVID-19 is 133,552,774 including 733,397 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. The death toll is 2,894,295 of which 12,924 were reported in the last 24 hours. Seven provinces recorded new COVID-19 cases on Friday April 9 including the National Capital District, Simbu, Western, Central, the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, and Eastern Highlands. Their statistics are as follows: National Capital District New cases: 65. Sex: 36 males, 26 females, 3 not stated. Age range: 12-65 years. Symptomatic: 211. Asymptomatic: 17. Deaths: 52. Total cases: 3,489. Western Province New cases: 2. Sex: 2 females. Age: 18 and 43. Symptomatic: 2. Asymptomatic: Nil. Deaths: 2. Total cases: 2,224. Eastern Highlands Province New cases: 1. Sex: 1 male. Age: 78. Symptomatic: Asymptomatic: Yes. Deaths: Nil. Total cases: 374. Simbu New cases: 14. Sex: 10 males, 4 females. Age range: 19-60. Symptomatic: 14. Asymptomatic: Nil. Deaths: 2. Total cases: 113. Central Province New cases: 2. Sex: 2 males. Age: 40 and 44. Symptomatic: 1. Asymptomatic: 1. Deaths: Nil. Total cases: 101. Madang New cases: 15. Sex: 6 males, 9 females. Age range: 21 and 53. Symptomatic: 5. Asymptomatic: 10. Deaths: Nil. Total cases: 86. Autonomous Region of Bougainville New cases: 1. Sex: 1 female. Age: 36 Symptomatic: Yes. Asymptomatic: Nil. Deaths: Nil. Total cases: 127. The other 15 provinces in PNG that have reported cases include the following: Morobe Province Deaths: 3. Total cases: 379. West New Britain Province Deaths: 2. Total cases: 225. East Sepik Deaths: 2. Total cases: 84. Enga Province Deaths: 1. Total cases: 68. West Sepik Province Deaths: 3. Total cases: 356. East New Britain Province Deaths: Nil. Total cases: 319. Jiwaka Province Deaths: 1. Total cases: 48. Western Highlands Province Deaths: 2. Total cases: 238. Hela Province Deaths: Nil. Total cases: 26. Milne Bay Province Deaths: Nil. Total cases: 14. New Ireland Deaths: 2. Total cases: 89. Southern Highlands Deaths: Nil. Total cases: 66. Gulf Deaths: Nil. Total cases: 13. Northern Deaths: Nil. Total cases: 3.

Published on April 11, 2021

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Published on April 11, 2021

HARDWARE HAUS - NASFUND PARTNERSHIP: BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE FOR OUR MEMBERS

The dream of owning a quality affordable home is now one-step closer for members of Papua New Guinea’s leading superannuation provider. National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund) and CPL Group through its Hardware Haus brand have partnered to provide affordable housing options for Nasfund members, with an agreement signed in Port Moresby. Through the Fund’s Membership Discount Program (MDP), active Nasfund contributors are now able to benefit from discounts on selected 2-3 bedroom kit-homes from Hardware Haus outlets. According to Nasfund Chief Officer Ian Tarutia, this partnership is another way the Fund is adding value to its membership. “Given the country’s current economic situation, we continually look for ways to add value for our members, whilst they are still in active employment. Together with healthcare, quality affordable housing is a priority for our members, many of whom are based in our major centres, where housing developments have seen an increase. And with this increase, we see the need to provide assistance for our members, through our MDP – with a trusted hardware supplier, to ensure our members receive quality homes at an affordable price. Our partnership with Hardware Haus is one that we believe will be welcomed by our members, and we encourage our members to take advantage of this partnership, to take that important step in that dream of owning your own home whilst you are still in active employment.” “CPL’s mission is based on helping the people of Papua New Guinea live (healthier and) better lives, and this partnership with Nasfund re-affirms this commitment. Nasfund is also a shareholder in CPL Group which makes this partnership even more value-adding for the members. ”Navin Raju, CPL Group CEO. This partnership will also enable Nasfund users to get 33% discount on all medical prescriptions at City Pharmacy, Raju added. To utilize this MDP offering, Nasfund members will need to present their Nasfund membership ID card at any Hardware Haus and City Pharmacy outlet in the country. Photo Captions: CPL Group CEO Navin Raju and Nasfund Chief Officer Strategy Implementation Turaho Morea exchanging the MDP Partnership Agreement. CPL Group CEO Navin Raju signing the MDP Agreement Nasfund Chief Officer Strategy Implementation Turaho Morea witnessing the MDP Agreement signing

Published on April 11, 2021

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Published on April 11, 2021

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Published on April 11, 2021

CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH FOR SIR J

Contrary to rumors being spread by faceless individuals, Governor Sir Julius Chan, is not critically ill and has not been airlifted to hospital. Sir Julius was slightly ill earlier in the week with flu-like symptoms, but he is recovering well at his Huris home on New Ireland The Deputy Governor, Sammy Missen, said from Kavieng today that Health Officers from Namatanai Hospital, Mathew Oksap and Tomar Ladi that attended to Sir J at Huris yesterday confirmed his recovery. They conducted tests for Malaria and Covid 19 and cleared the Governor with a clean bill of health, which was confirmed today by the acting Chief Executive Officer of the Kavieng General Hospital, Doctor Joachim Taulo and senior Doctor, Dr. Penny Charles. Missen said, “Sir J took leave for the Easter weekend with his wife Lady Stella Chan and personal staff at Huris where concern was felt for his health, but his quick recovery is most encouraging.” “These rumours are the work of disgusting people who are only out to hurt Sir Julius politically. They don’t care that they are upsetting a lot of people by spreading such malicious gossip. This is the work of faceless cranks who have NO concern for senior statemen and the priceless work of our Governor has contributed to the nation and New Ireland. “Those kinds of political messages are malicious and those persons making them should be charged for misinformation,” said Deputy Governor Missen. Sir Julius from Huris conveyed his thanks to the Doctors of Namatanai and Kavieng for the team effort. Sir J's family issued a statement adding, “We would like to extend our sincere thanks for everyone’s concern about our father Sir Julius Chan. Contrary to the false malicious rumours being spread on the internet, our father is at home in Huris Village, Namatanai and whilst he has been unwell and was seen to by a local doctor yesterday, he is feeling a lot better today. Rapid tests for Malaria and COVID -19 both came back negative and we await further diagnosis. We thank each and every one for your thoughts and prayers”.

Published on April 11, 2021

https://pnghausbung.com/covid-19-controller-approves-standard-operating-procedures-sop-for-moresby-north-west-by-election-2021/

Published on April 11, 2021

COVID 19 CONTROLLER APPROVES STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOP) FOR MORESBY NORTH WEST BY – ELECTION 2021

The Ok Tedi operations resumed safely on the 1st of April after a two-week suspension following a surge in COVID-19 cases at the company’s sites. The suspension was necessary to minimise the spread of the virus and to conduct mass testing of the workforce in order to allow the negative cases to return to work and to manage the positive cases. A total of 10,000 COVID-19 PCR swab samples were collected during the suspension period. This is in addition to more than 21,000 samples collected since the beginning of the year. OTML provides regular updates of our testing results to the National Control Centre. The majority of samples collected during the suspension period were sent to a laboratory in Australia for testing and analysis and we continue to use the Australian laboratory to validate samples analysed onsite. Personnel who enter through OTML’s Entry Point Centre in Port Moresby prior to coming to site are tested through a medical laboratory in Port Moresby sanctioned by the National Pandemic Controller. For the resumption of operations, the Company has tightened its COVID-19 control measures to prevent another surge in positive cases. These measures include all personnel entering designated Entry Point Centres for a 10-day quarantine period and undergoing two COVID19 tests with negative results prior to returning to site or resuming work. Strict enforcement of personal preventive measures include the use of face masks at all times, maintaining social distancing and use of handwashing and sanitising stations set up across the operations. Other measures include regular disinfection in all locations and the restriction of movement within camps and housing areas of the township to prevent any transmission of the virus. These measures will remain in place until the vaccination roll-out is implemented when supplies of the vaccines become available. The Company is working closely with the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum to address the FIFO the travel ban imposed by the Australian Government. OTML currently has 33 personnel in quarantine in Brisbane with most expected to be released next week.

Published on April 11, 2021

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Published on April 11, 2021

OK TEDI OPERATIONS RESUME SAFELY

The Ok Tedi operations resumed safely on the 1st of April after a two-week suspension following a surge in COVID-19 cases at the company’s sites. The suspension was necessary to minimise the spread of the virus and to conduct mass testing of the workforce in order to allow the negative cases to return to work and to manage the positive cases. A total of 10,000 COVID-19 PCR swab samples were collected during the suspension period. This is in addition to more than 21,000 samples collected since the beginning of the year. OTML provides regular updates of our testing results to the National Control Centre. The majority of samples collected during the suspension period were sent to a laboratory in Australia for testing and analysis and we continue to use the Australian laboratory to validate samples analysed onsite. Personnel who enter through OTML’s Entry Point Centre in Port Moresby prior to coming to site are tested through a medical laboratory in Port Moresby sanctioned by the National Pandemic Controller. For the resumption of operations, the Company has tightened its COVID-19 control measures to prevent another surge in positive cases. These measures include all personnel entering designated Entry Point Centres for a 10-day quarantine period and undergoing two COVID19 tests with negative results prior to returning to site or resuming work. Strict enforcement of personal preventive measures include the use of face masks at all times, maintaining social distancing and use of handwashing and sanitising stations set up across the operations. Other measures include regular disinfection in all locations and the restriction of movement within camps and housing areas of the township to prevent any transmission of the virus. These measures will remain in place until the vaccination roll-out is implemented when supplies of the vaccines become available. The Company is working closely with the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum to address the FIFO the travel ban imposed by the Australian Government. OTML currently has 33 personnel in quarantine in Brisbane with most expected to be released next week. The suspension resulted in a loss in revenue of PGK210 million which directly impacted foreign currency inflows into PNG. Picture caption: The Company has an ongoing disinfection program for all its operation sites.

Published on April 11, 2021

HUNTERS SURGE INTO TOP FOUR WITH MACKAY WIN

SP PNG Hunters moved into the Intrust Super Cup top four when they overpowered the Cutters 26-14 in an entertaining clash in Mackay. A large contingent of PNG supporters urged on the Hunters as they unleashed three tries in a 14-minute blitz in the first half to take control of the match. The victory mirrored the Hunters’ remarkable start to the year as they overcame some early setbacks to register their second win from three matches. Winger Brendon Gutuno broke his arm in just the third minute, forcing the Hunters into a quick reshuffle before Mackay opened the scoring six minutes later with a try to centre Michael Bell. But the Hunters began to make ground through the middle as captain Ila Alu led the charge and his teammates followed. Samuel Yegip (13th minute) and Sylvester Nano (23rd minute) scored tries to push the Hunters ahead before Junior Rau’s 27th minute try gave the visitors a handy lead. It’s been a brave start by the Hunters – they were unable to play any trial matches because of COVID restrictions and they were forced to relocate to Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast for the season. But they shook the life out of heavyweights Wynnum Manly in round one and then powered past Ipswich Jets and Mackay tonight to put the competition on notice. “We’re very pleased with our start because we knew we faced a challenge given the unusual circumstances for us this season,” coach Matt Church said. “We’ll never use that as an excuse though – we know that means nothing when we take the field. “I was proud of the way our guys stuck to their task. We wanted to challenge them through the middle and we were able to change some angles and get some nice results.” Gutuno, who scored three tries against Ipswich last week, was taken to hospital, where doctors diagnosed a broken arm that will sideline him for several weeks. His teammates dug deep though, withstanding Mackay’s fast start to the second half that pushed them within touching distance with a 16-8 scoreline. But tries to Watson Boas (59th minute) and Edwin Ipape (68th minute) moved the Hunters clear before a late Mackay try through Kyle Krisanski-Kennedy. The Hunters also rued some tries disallowed on the final pass that would have sent them further ahead. “We really started to play well once we overcame those setbacks and that enabled us to take the lead,” Church said. “The Cutters never go away – they always continue to challenge – so we had to keep playing well. “There are no easy games in this competition so we’ll get another good idea of where we’re at when we take on the Sunshine Coast next Saturday.” The Hunters will host the Falcons at Runaway Bay while the Cutters will travel to Rockhampton to meet the Capras in Rivalry Round with both teams seeking their first win of the season. SP PNG HUNTERS 26 (Samuel Yegip, Sylvester Namo, Junior Rau, Watson Boas, Edwin Ipape tries, Charlie Simon three goals) bt MACKAY CUTTERS 14 (Michael Bell, Kane Bradley, Kyle Krisanski-Kennedy tries, Ata Hingano goal) at BB Print Stadium, Mackay.

Published on April 11, 2021