COVID 19 cases are expected to increase in the next two weeks, the National Control Centre has warned.
Prime Minister James Marape conveyed this message today before leaving for the United States this morning.
“From indications I’m getting from the National Control Centre, the next two weeks will possibly see a spike in COVID 19 cases right across the country,” Mr Marape said.
“The traditional hotspots as well as the areas where it wasn’t too dominant before have evidence of increased presence of COVID 19.”
The Prime Minister said the anticipated spike is also attributed to the recent public gatherings held around the country.
“The medical advisory and scientific community will convene with the National Control Centre to look at the statistics from the feeds we’re getting from the Provincial Health Authorities and hospitals around the country before we issue certain instructions.”
Mr Marape called on all citizens to have respect for others by observing the new normal protocols to prevent the disease from spreading.