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PNG Angau hospital
Photo: RNZ Pacific
The deaths were all reported in East New Britain province, taking PNG s overall death toll from the coronavirus to 133.
The latest update from the country s Pandemic Response Controller reported 245 more confirmed cases in 13 provinces, taking the total number in PNG to 13,242.
All 22 provinces including the Autonomous Region of Bougainville have reported cases.
East New Britain is reported to have confirmed 834 cases, the fourth highest number of any province, with the National Capital District still recording the highest number with 4,735.
However, with limited testing and delays in reporting of case numbers from various provinces, the real figure of those infected with Covid-19 in PNG is expected to be significantly higher.
Papua New Guinea boy saved by Auckland surgeon, now dreams to become a doctor
14 May, 2021 05:00 PM
6 minutes to read
Papua New Guinea boy saved by Auckland surgeon, now dreams to become a doctor.
Emma Russell is a health reporter for the New Zealand Heraldemma.russell@nzherald.co.nz
At age 14, he was expected to die in Papua New Guinea. Instead, an Auckland surgeon operated to save his life when no one else could. Kevin Tavir shares his story of hope with the Weekend Herald.
Kevin Tavir lay on a concrete veranda, severely ill, for six months. Some days he would shiver, others he would sweat profusely - his mum holding his hand for comfort.
Papua New Guinea boy saved by Auckland surgeon dreams of becoming doctor
14 May, 2021 05:00 PM
6 minutes to read
Papua New Guinea boy saved by Auckland surgeon, now dreams to become a doctor.
Emma Russell is a health reporter for the New Zealand Heraldemma.russell@nzherald.co.nz
At age 14, he was expected to die in Papua New Guinea. Instead, an Auckland surgeon operated to save his life when no one else could. Kevin Tavir shares his story of hope with the Weekend Herald.
Kevin Tavir lay on a concrete veranda, severely ill, for six months. Some days he would shiver, others he would sweat profusely - his mum holding his hand for comfort.
Papua New Guinea has recorded 504 new Covid-19 cases, increasing the total number of cases to 13,000.
A health worker takes a swab from a man at a Covid-19 testing centre in Port Moresby (file photo).
Photo: AFP
Of the 504 cases recorded, the ages range from just two years old to 86, acording to the office of PNG s Pandemic Response Controller.
The cases were reported in 19 provinces with East New Britain reporting the highest of 249 cases.
It s understood many of the 504 cases relate to tests done weeks ago, with delays still being experienced in the reporting of Covid-19 infections from various provinces in PNG.