Papua New Guinea (PNG) is currently experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide since February 2021 with most new cases reported from the National Capital District (NCD). As of 18 March 2021, a total of 2790 confirmed cases including 36 deaths have been reported. Fourteen of these deaths have been reported since the beginning of March 2021. The total number of reported cases and deaths are likely significantly underreported due to poor reporting and very limited testing across the country.
