The number of recorded COVID-19 cases in Papua New Guinea has passed 7,000, more than doubling in the past two weeks.
The death toll stands at 61, with 49 recorded in Port Moresby.
The Office of the Controller says another 135 cases were detected in the Western Province alone in the last few days.
22 new cases were recorded in Port Moresby.
20 of the country's 22 provinces have cases.
A drive to vaccinate began last week, spearheaded by Prime Minister James Marape.
[Source: RNZ]
