This follows reports of an outbreak of a never-before-seen virus called ‘coronavirus’, which has been detected in Wuhan, China, and has claimed over 50 lives.
According to China’s National Health Commission, apart from the reported deaths, almost 2,000 Chinese citizens are suffering from a pneumonia-like illness.
“As the Minister responsible for the government agency that manages the movement of international travellers into Papua New Guinea, it is important that the Immigration and Citizenship Authority (ICA) impose some restrictions,” stated Minister Nukundj.