The SOP was jointly developed by the PNG Electoral Commission (PNGEC) and National Control Centre (NCC) for voters and candidates to observe all COVID-19 protocols during the Moresby North West by-election under the Niupela Pasin measures imposed by the National Pandemic Act 2020.
It directs all people to comply as a way forward to control and manage the risk.
The PNGEC released a statement on the SOP.
Polling for Moresby North West by-election starts on 29th May and ends on 12th June.
Counting then runs for 21 days.