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Misinformation and violence spikes in PNG as COVID-19 outbreak continues
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In the wake of the devastating outbreak of COVID-19 in Papua New Guinea, recent monitoring of our COVID-19 information programs in the country found that the majority of communities in remote areas still have extremely limited knowledge of the virus and how to prevent its spread.
“Just a few weeks ago a woman was sick and refused to go into the hospital for fear of being tested positive and isolated,” said Diane Unagi, Caritas Australia’s Country Manager in PNG.
“People are avoiding being tested because they are worried that they will be locked up when they hear the word isolation.”
Brandon Sun By: Tyler Clarke
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Tom Jackson performs during a Christmas show at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium in 2017. This year s Huron Carole has been forced online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The show must go on!
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The show must go on!
Now is as important time as ever for The Huron Carole to take place, said event founder and central performer Tom Jackson.
This 33rd annual seasonal music event is all about creating health, he said.
While scientists and health-care workers chip away at vaccinating the public against COVID-19, he said the other side of the equation assisting with people’s mental health should not be forgotten.