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PNG COVID surge 'a real concern' to Australia: Palaszczuk

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk Source: AAP

The country has now recorded 2,000 cases and its health system is struggling to keep up with the demand.


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By Greg Dyett

Source: SBS



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The country has now recorded 2,000 cases and its health system is struggling to keep up with the demand.


For health and support measures currently in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in your language, visit sbs.com.au/coronavirus


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