PNG begins emergency preparations following outbreak of Chinese killer disease called Corona virus
Papua New Guinea has began emergency preparations to secure all entry ports in the country, following the outbreak of the Chinese killer disease, called the corona virus.
PNG National Department of Health Executive Manager Public Health Division, Dr Esorom Daoni, said they've started preparations with Air Niugini and PNG Ports.
Dr Daoni in a statement said that a press conference will be held tomorrow, to brief the public on this issue.
According to the World Health Organization report, they've indicated that PNG Health Department has put in place a system to screen incoming passengers.
The screening will involve all international passengers who has cough, fever and shortness of breath and have traveled to Wuhan, Hubie Province in China in the past 14 days.
The WHO further says, latest information shows the corona virus can be shared between human beings, and the public in PNG must observe and practice proper hygiene, respiratory hygiene and food safety.
Health Minister Jelta Wong confirmed, with NBC News yesterday, that there is no system set up yet in the points of entry, but they will do that soon.
CNN reports, the corona virus is a cousin of the SARS virus, and is common among animals, but can be transmitted to humans.
The outbreak begun in Wuhan Province in China last September, and is spreading to other countries.
NBC News/ Pic: WHO Online
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Dr Daoni in a statement said that a press conference will be held tomorrow, to brief the public on this issue.
According to the World Health Organization report, they've indicated that PNG Health Department has put in place a system to screen incoming passengers.
The screening will involve all international passengers who has cough, fever and shortness of breath and have traveled to Wuhan, Hubie Province in China in the past 14 days.
The WHO further says, latest information shows the corona virus can be shared between human beings, and the public in PNG must observe and practice proper hygiene, respiratory hygiene and food safety.
Health Minister Jelta Wong confirmed, with NBC News yesterday, that there is no system set up yet in the points of entry, but they will do that soon.
CNN reports, the corona virus is a cousin of the SARS virus, and is common among animals, but can be transmitted to humans.
The outbreak begun in Wuhan Province in China last September, and is spreading to other countries.
NBC News/ Pic: WHO Online
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