We remain COVID-19 free: PM

THERE are no new COVID-19 cases in the country.

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare in his nation-wide address this week said the country maintained its ‘COVID-free status’.

“Since my last update, there are no additional cases detected. Our official figure remains at 20 cases,” he said.

Prime Minister Sogavare said the 20^th COVID-19 case has now returned two consecutive negative tests and had been transferred to a step-down facility pending his next test.

The Prime Minister said if he returns a third negative test next week, a decision will then be made on his release from quarantine.

“Our 19^th COVID-19 case had been released from quarantine last week following the 3-consecutive negative tests,” he said.

However, the Prime Minister said the 19^th case will be followed up by the health team over the next 90 days.

“Our protocol requires us to follow-up all former positive cases in the 90-day period following their release from quarantine,” he said.

The Prime Minister also thanked both the 19^th and 20^th case for their cooperation and patience.

—PMO