The test positivity rate at Papua New Guinea's biggest hospital has jumped from 10% a fortnight ago, to 80% in 24 hours, with authorities fearing a further spike in case numbers. | ABC Pacific

Surging COVID-19 infections in Papua New Guinea have the country's biggest hospital on the verge of collapse. The country's population is largely unvaccinated,and the rapid spread of delta is putting incredible strain on its already overstretched health system. PNG Correspondent Natalie Whiting filed this report from Port Moresby. #PapuaNewGuinea #PNG #COVID-19 | ABC Pacific

#COVID19PNG: During a virtual news conference yesterday Deputy Incident Manager, Dr. Melinda Susapu reported 368 cases in the last 24 hours. 6 deaths were also reported raising the death total to 67. Northern Province reported its first 3 new cases Dr. Susapu urged provinces to send in their samples on time for fast-tracking of tests. #covid19png #health #covid19 | EMTV Online