I, Commissioner David Manning, Controller, by virtue of the powers conferred by Section 9 of the National Pandemic Act 2020 and all other enabling powers, hereby issue the following Measures:

NO.2 INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL MEASURES ongoing or regular support due to significant Schedule 1 – Port of Entry c. Chief Executive Officer of the Provincial pneumonia; and hospitalisation/admission. and may be penalised under the Act or other contains multiple places of business; health needs, and their carer, who arrive in PNG Column 1 Column 2 Health Authority (PHA); b. all cases classified as Severe Acute Respiratory applicable laws. b. health facilities; 1. A port of entry stated in Column One in Schedule from overseas may also be quarantined together, Jacksons International Airport Aircraft d. Chief Executive Officers of the District Infection; regardless of travel or case contact Schedule 2 — Health Facilities 11. Non-compliance with this measure should be c. sporting venues; One, being a port of entry into Papua New Guinea with suitable arrangements being made for Motukea Port, Port Moresby Vessel Development Authorities; history. • All private urban UC health facilities; and reported to an authorised officer or the Provincial d. churches, mosques, synagogues, temples, or (‘PNG’) from another country is: accommodation. Port of Rabaul Vessel e. Other persons who the Provincial 3. Any person admitted to a hospital for the • All public health facilities classified as level 3 and Police Commander. other places of worship; a. a First Port of Entry for aircrafts or vessels 18. Persons may leave a designated place prior to the Port of Morobe Vessel Administrator considers necessary for the purposes of paragraph 2 must be tested for above. 12. Any Authorised Officer(s) appointed by the e. community centres including indoor coming from another country into PNG as end of their designated quarantine: Port of Madang Vessel purposes of the Committee; COVID-19 within 24 hours of being admitted. • 6 Mile UC Controller pursuant to the Act, shall carry out and recreational facilities; stated in Column Two for the time period of a. for the purposes of obtaining emergency f. Church Representative; 4. Any patient admitted to a hospital for the • 9 Mile UC enforce the measures accordingly. f. libraries, art galleries, museums, zoos and the Declaration of a Pandemic under the Act; medical care; NO.3 DOMESTIC TRAVEL MEASURES g. Provincial Business Council Representative purposes outlined in paragraph 2 must be • Bomana CIS UC 13. These Measure come into effect on 23 July 2020, other similar facilities; and b. with authorisation of the Controller for or if no such representative exists then as managed using COVID-19 infection prevention • Bomana Police College UC except paragraph 1, which shall come into effect g. convention centres, arenas, stadiums, and b. a quarantine station for the performance of seeking non-emergency medical care or 1. No roadblocks are to be established by any appointed by the Controller; and and control protocols. • Gordons UC on 24 July 2020, and shall apply until the end of other event spaces; quarantine by any authorised person on any medical supplies; person, including authorised officers, except for h. Other non-voting members may be coopted 5. All facilities set out in Schedule 2 must establish a • Jacksons Airbase UC the Declaration of a pandemic under the Act, or h. government facilities; vessel, person, animal, plant or goods coming c. in an emergency situation, including those Directed by the Controller. by the Taskforce. pre-triage service to identify and screen persons • Port Moresby General HO as varied or rev 13. The following premises are not an Establishment from another country into PNG; evacuation of the designated place; or 2. All domestic flights must comply with the 5. Provincial Administrators will ensure that a potentially infected by COVID-19. • PNG Education Institute UC for the purpose of these measures: c. designated as a Point of Entry for the purposes d. for any reason approved in advance by the following requirements: Provincial Response Plan is developed consistent 6. The purpose of the pre-triage facilities is to • Susu Mamas Schedule 1 — Licensed Bookmakers Venues a. Child care facilities; of Article 20(1) of the International Health Controller or his delegate. a. hygiene and social distancing restriction as with the National Response Plan. The Plan is to prevent potential COVID-19 cases from entering • Gerehu UC • Port Moresby b. Schools; and Regulations (2005). 19. A person subject to quarantine shall at the request issued by the Controller; and outline: health facilities based on fever and symptom • Morata UC • Lae c. Banks. 2. No vehicle, vessel or aircraft coming into PNG of the Controller undertake a COVID19 PCR test b. all passengers must complete an Air Passenger a. The key actions for implementation in the check. • Murray Barracks UC • Mount Hagen 14. Public transport for the purpose of these from another country, shall have entry at a Port while in quarantine. Travel Form; province, and 7. All facilities set out in Schedule 2 must ensure • St Theresa UC • Madang Measures are of Entry in PNG which is not declared a First Port 20. A person who refuses to comply with a request to c. a person must have a valid reason for travel as b. The allocation of core responsibilities. that any patient with respiratory symptoms are • Tokarara UC • Goroka a. Buses; of Entry per Paragraph 1 of these Measures. undertake a COVID-19 PCR test under paragraph listed in Schedule 1, to travel to and from Port 6. A Provincial Control Centre shall be set up within masked and physically distanced prior to entering, • University UC b. Vessels; and 3. No person(s) shall cause a vehicle, vessel or 20, shall be quarantined for an additional fourteen Moresby. each Provincial Government. The Provincial and must ensure that staff apply appropriate • PNG IPA UC NO.IO MANDATORY MASK WEARING - c. Taxis. aircraft to arrive at a port of entry in Papua New days from the date of refusal to be tested, at the 3. Subject to paragraph 2, unless otherwise Control Centre shall be managed by a Provincial infection control measures. • St Pauls UC PORT MORESBY 15. For the purpose of these Measures a Mask or Face individual’s cost, but shall not be deemed to have restricted by the Controller by written Direction, COVID-19 Taskforce, and will facilitate the 8. In addition to COVID suspect cases, all health • Marie Stopes UC Guinea which is not a declared First Port of Entry Covering must cover the nose, mouth and chin, under Paragraph 1 of these Measures. committed an offence. flights within PNG shall not be restricted. implementation of Measures to ensure full facilities in the National Capital District (NCD), • Badili UC l. The following Measures only apply to the National 4. No person, including PNG Citizens and Permanent 21. For the purpose of these Measures, a person 4. Travel by foot, vehicle and vessel between adherence in the provinces. The Provincial including Port Moresby General Hospital and • Kaugere 4 Square UC and includes any article of clothing including any Capital District, except as otherwise stated. paper or textile covering designed or made to be Residents are allowed to enter PNG, except by arriving into PNG on any aircraft is taken not to Provinces, unless otherwise restricted by the Control Centre shall be supported by local law private clinics, must collect specimens for • Kila Kila UC 2. No person shall be permitted entry into, or aircraft. arrive in PNG if the person does not leave the Controller by written Direction, shall not be enforcement, health authorities, and other COVID-19 testing from all fever > 38C, simple • Lawes Road UC worn over the nose, mouth and chin to protect the 5. Traditional border crossing arrangements are plane or the immediate vicinity of the aircraft for restricted. relevant bodies, who shall be Authorised Officers cough and inpatient pneumonia and outpatient • Pari UC otherwise remain within, any market designated wearer. It does not have to be medical grade, may hereby suspended and there is a prohibition on the purposes of conducting pre-flight inspections 5. A person or organization that does not comply appointed pursuant to the Act. pneumonia cases over 10 years of age. • PNGDF Taurama UC in Schedule 1 unless the person is wearing a Mask be handmade and includes scarfs and bandanas. travel of any persons travelling from the Republic and refuelling. with the directions of an Authorised Officer in 7. The Provincial Control Centre shall be responsible 9. All Provincial Health Authorities, Port Moresby • Ulamagi Nazarene UC or Face Covering, in a manner which covers their 16. For the purposes of paragraph 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7, a of Indonesia, Australia, the Federated States of 22. For the purpose of these Measures, a person accordance with preceding paragraphs shall be for the enforcement of the Measures, public General Hospital and all private hospitals must • Vabukori UC mouth, nose and chin business, organisation or government department Micronesia, or the Solomon Islands into Papua arriving into PNG on any vessel is taken not to deemed to have committed an offence under the awareness, and shall report on all matters set out submit daily reports by 6pm to the Controller and • Salvation Army Koki UC 3. No person shall be permitted entry to, or or agency who fails to take reasonable steps New Guinea by these traditional border crossings. arrive in PNG if the person does not leave the National Pandemic Act 2020. in paragraph 5. the relevant Provincial Administrator, including: otherwise remain within, any enclosed space to ensure adherence to the Measures shall be 6. No person is permitted to board an aircraft bound vessel. 6. Any Authorised Officer(s) appointed by the 8. The Provincial Administrator must report to the a. case investigation forms for all suspected NO.9 BUSINESS AND SOCIAL MEASURES within an Establishment unless the person is deemed to have committed an offence under the 23. Upon arrival at a designated hotel, as per Controller, daily by 5pm, to the COVID19 Police COVID-19 cases per paragraph 2 of this these for PNG unless provided an exemption in writing Controller pursuant to the Act, shall carry out and wearing a Mask or Face Covering, in a manner National Pandemic Act 2020. by the Controller or his delegate. paragraphs 10 and 11 or as directed by the enforce these Measures accordingly. Hotline or email address on the following: Measures; 1. Venues or parts of venues must close for the which covers their mouth, nose and chin. 7. No person is permitted to board an aircraft bound Controller, a person required to quarantine shall 7. All airlines are required to implement the ICAO a. all suspected cases of COVID-19; b. details of all deaths related to respiratory duration of the Pandemic that provide night club 17. For the purpose of paragraph 16, reasonable steps 4. No person shall be permitted entry into or shall include but are not limited to: for PNG unless: surrender their passport to the hotel in which take off guidelines. b. all cases showing COVID-19 symptoms, and illness; activities and services. otherwise remain on, Public Transport unless the a. they have been tested for COVID-19 within a they are quarantined immediately upon arrival. 8. These Measures come into effect on 23 July 2020, the measures that have been taken by the c. details on the number of persons swabbed 2. Venues or parts of venues that operate for the a. denying entry to persons not wearing a mask 7-day period prior to boarding an aircraft; and 24. Upon arrival at a designated hotel, as per except paragraph 2(c) which shall come into relevant health authorities and medical for COVID-19 testing (including indication for purpose of the sale and consumption of alcohol, person is wearing a Mask or Face Covering, in a or face covering; b. have returned a result indicating they do not have paragraphs 10 and 1 1, the hotel shall: effect on 27 July 2020, and shall apply until the experts; testing); and including restaurants and gambling venues may manner which covers their mouth, nose and chin. b. requesting a person to leave an Establishment detectable levels of COVID-19. a. take custody of a person’s passport for the end of the Declaration of a Pandemic under the c. the implementation of these Measures in the d. any other information directed to be operate subject to; 5. No person shall be permitted entry into an aircraft if they are not wearing a Mask or Face Covering 8. For the purposes of paragraph 7, only Real Time duration of the persons quarantine; Act, or as varied or revoked by the Controller. provinces; provided. a. all persons on entry and exist from venues anywhere in PNG unless the person is wearing a and are not exempted by these Measures Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction b. not return a person’s passport to the d. instances of non-compliance with the these 10. Where a cluster of respiratory illness or influenza must wash their hands with soap or hand Mask or Face Covering in a manner which covers from wearing a Mask or Face Covering; (PCR) tests shall be accepted. quarantined person for the duration of the Schedule 1 Measures; like illness cases are reported (through a health sanitiser; their mouth, nose and chin. c. providing a Mask or Face Covering to 9. All PNG Citizens and Permanent Residents persons quarantine; and — Valid Reason for Domestic Travel (in accordance e. the implementation of other measures facility i.e. District Hospital/Health Centre or in a b. follow all other hygiene standards as issued by 6. No person shall remove their Mask or Face employees and making it the company or returning to PNG must be quarantined at a: c. return a person’s passport once the person with ICAO and IATA protocols consistent with undertaken in the provinces; common setting i.e. a village, church, school, etc.), the Controller Covering whilst on an aircraft in PNG in a manner organisations mandatory policy that Masks and Face Coverings are worn in compliance a. designated facility in Port Moresby listed in has been released from quarantine by an articles 14 and 57 ofthe IHR) f. status of Provincial Emergency Plans and the relevant Provincial Health Authority must: 3. PNG Sports Foundation shall be responsible for: which covers their mouth, nose and chin, except Schedule 2, at the Government’s cost; or authorised person. Students returning to their usual place of implementation status; and a. swab between 5-10 cases from the cluster for a. approving requests for affiliated bodies to with these Measures. in the case of an emergency. 18. For the purposes of paragraph 6 an individual who b. designated hotel in Port Moresby listed in 25. A person exempted from quarantine at a hotel residence or returning to their educational g. all other matters relating to the Pandemic and testing; and resume training; 7. All persons working in a designated market, Schedule 3, at the individual’s cost. per paragraphs 10 and 1 1, shall at the request of institution (one way tickets to be issued); the functions of the Controller as set out in b. report the cluster to the Controller or b. approving requests for affiliated sporting fails to adhere to the Measure shall be deemed 10. All non-PNG Citizens and non-Permanent the Controller surrender his or her passport to an Persons returning to their usual residence (one the Act. his delegate; within 24 hours from the matches; Establishment or on Public Transport in which to have committed an offence under the National Residents entering PNG must be quarantined authorised officer. way tickets will be issued); 9. The Provincial Governments may continue to identification of the cluster of cases. c. in consultation with the National Department they interact in person with customers, clients or Pandemic Act 2020. at a designated hotel in Port Moresby listed in 26. A passport surrendered in accordance with Essential services; regulate matters not expressly contained in the 11. Each Provincial Health Authority shall swab for of Health, setting protocols and guidelines for work in an enclosed space with other colleagues 19. Non-compliance with this Measure should be Schedule 3, at the individual’s cost. paragraph 25, shall be returned to the person Essential business travel; Measures which would ordinarily be covered the purposes of testing for COVID-19 a minimum sporting clubs, teams and matches relating to must wear masks at all times. reported to an authorised officer or the Provincial 11. Foreign diplomats travelling on a diplomatic immediately upon release from quarantine by an Seeking medical assistance and medivac; and under provincial laws. of 5 patients with influenza like illness symptoms COVID-19; and 8. Pilots of aircraft are exempted from the Police Commander. travel document or diplomatic passport are authorised officer. Emergency transport, including but not limited to 10. Provincial Governments must continue to per week. d. all spectators must be wearing a mask or face requirements set out in paragraph 4 and 5. 20. Any Authorised Officer(s) appointed by the exempted from the requirements in paragraph 10, 27. A person travelling on a diplomatic travel repatriation of deceased persons. observe safe health and hygiene practices as 12. For the purpose of these Measures, the delegate covering which covers their mouth, nose and 9. Businesses and government departments and but must quarantine at an appropriate residence document or diplomatic passport are exempted recommended by the NDoH and their PHA to of the Controller is Deputy-Controller Dr. Paison chin. Controller pursuant to the Act, shall carry out and agencies must ensure all employees have Masks enforce the measures accordingly. for 14 days. from paragraphs 23, 24, and 25. NO.4 PROVINCIAL COORDINATION prevent COVID- 19. Dakulala. 4. PNG Sports Foundation shall provide a weekly or Face Coverings. 12. For the purposes of paragraph 12, failure to adhere 28. The Controller may exempt a person from some MEASURES 11. Where measures have been taken prior to the 13. These Measures come into effect on 23 July 2020 report by Friday 5pm to the Emergency Controller 10. The following persons are exempted from these to quarantine for 14 days is not an offence under or all, of the International Travel Measures, at issuance of the Measures, the relevant provincial and shall apply until the end of the Declaration of of any request submitted and the status of the Measures: the National Pandemic Act 2020. his sole discretion and subject to conditions he 1. All Measures issued under the National Pandemic authorities must ensure that these measures a Pandemic under the Act, or as varied or revoked request. a. Children under 12; 13. For the purposes of paragraph 13, an individual imposes. Act apply to all provinces in Papua New Guinea are brought in line with these Measures and by the Controller. 5. All markets must comply with social distancing b. Persons with underlying medical conditions who fails to adhere to quarantine for 14 days may 29. Subject to paragraph 28, for the purposes of unless otherwise specified in the Measures. Directions as issued by the Controller. requirements and safe and hygienic practices as which inhibit their ability to wear a Mask or be declared a persona non grata according to paragraph 10, 11, 15, 16 and 21 an individual 2. All Provincial Administrators (including acting 12. Provincial authorities may impose additional Schedule 1 — Definitions issued by the Controller. Face Covering, including persons with physical Article 9 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic who fails to adhere to the required period of Provincial Administrators) appointed as conditions, necessary to implement these National case definition for COVID-19 is: 6. Local religious activities may continue to operate, or mental illness or impairment, or disability Relations 1961. quarantine shall be deemed to have committed Authorised Officers pursuant to the Act, will Measures, as authorised by the Controller. a. a person with acute respiratory illness (fever and but must adhere to the follow restrictions: c. Persons who are unable to place or remove a 14. Subject to paragraph 15, upon arrival at the an offence under the National Pandemic Act be responsible for the implementation of the 13. The Provincial Control Centre must ensure the at least one sign/symptom of respiratory disease, a. social distancing of at least 1.5 meters between Mask or Face Covering without assistance; designate place in Schedules 2 or 3, or at another 2020. Measures in the respective provinces. In the case necessary public awareness of the Measures, e.g., cough, shortness of breath), AND a history each person; d. Persons undergoing dental treatment or other location directed by the Controller, a person must 30. For the purposes of paragraph 28 a person who of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, the and that the appropriate COVID-19 Information of travel to or residence in a location reporting b. all persons on entry and exist into the place of medical care to the extent that the procedure reside and remain in that place, self-quarantined fails to adhere to the conditions imposed by the Chief Secretary of the Autonomous Region of Hotlines are established. community transmission of COVID-19 disease worship must wash their hands with soap or requires that no face covering may be worn. and segregated from other persons, for the period Controller shall be deemed to have committed an Bougainville Government shall be responsible for 14. These Measures come into effect on 23 July 2020 during the 14 days prior to symptom onset; or hand sanitiser; and e. Persons within an area of work designated for beginning on the day of arrival and ending at offence under the National Pandemic Act 2020. the implementation of these Measures. and shall apply until the end of the Declaration of b. a person with any acute respiratory illness c. follow all other hygiene standards as issued by them and not for public access, and who can midnight on the fourteenth day after arrival into 31. A person or organisation that allows a person 3. In the case of a province that does not have any a Pandemic under the Act, or as varied or revoked AND having been in contact with a confirmed the Controller. work in an environment whereby they are a PNG. to board an aircraft bound for PNG in breach Provincial Administrators (whether substantively by the Controller. or probable COVID-19 case (see definition of 7. The following religious gatherings shall not occur: minimum of 2 meters from any other person; 15. Subject to the written approval of the Controller, of these paragraph 6 and 7 shall be deemed to appointed or appointed in an acting capacity), contact) in the last 14 days prior to symptom a. Provincial church gatherings; f. Persons participating in sporting activities; an individual who prior to arrival in PNG who has have committed an offence under the National then the Controller shall appoint a person he NO,8 COVID-19 SURVEILLANCE & TESTING onset; or b. National church gatherings; g. When directed to remove the face covering to spent the past 7 days in Queensland, Australia, Pandemic Act 2020. considers can perform the responsibilities under MEASURES c. a person with severe acute respiratory illness c. Crusades; ascertain identity; upon arrival at the designate place in Schedules 32. Authorised Officers shall ensure appropriate these Measures, until a substantive or acting (fever and at least one sign/symptom of d. Conventions; and h. During emergencies; levels of surveillance and border monitoring 2 or 3, or at another location directed by the appointment of a Provincial Administrator is 1. The following terms are defined in Schedule 1 of respiratory disease, e.g., cough, shortness of e. Provincial or national outreach programs. 11. A person is exempted from these Measures if she Controller, must reside and remain in that place, systems are in place throughout the country made pursuant to the Organic Law on Provincial these Measures: breath), requiring hospitalisation/admission, and 8. Licensed bookmakers may only operate: self-quarantined and segregated from other for international travel and in particular at the and Local-level Governments and the Public a. National case definition for COVID-19; and in the absence of an alternative diagnosis that a. on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and or he removes their mask or face covering to eat, drink or take medication. David Manning, MBE, DPS, QPM persons, for the period beginning on the day of traditional border crossing areas. Services (Management) Act 1995. b. Severe Acute Respiratory Infection. fully explains the clinical presentation. Saturdays; and CONTROLLER arrival and ending at midnight on the seventh day 33. These Measures come into effect on 23 July 2020 4. A Provincial Advisory Committee shall be set up 2. The following shall be considered suspected b. only at venues located in places listed in 12. An establishment for the purpose of these after arrival into PNG. and shall apply until the end of the Declaration of within each Province. The membership in each COVID-19 cases until a PCR test is conducted that Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) means; schedule l . measures are: 16. A couple or family shall be quarantined together a Pandemic under the Act, or as varied or revoked Committee shall be: returns a negative result: an acute respiratory infection with: history of fever 9. An immediate ban is placed on gatherings of over a. premises or any portion thereof which are should they enter PNG on the same flight. by the Controller. a. Chairperson - Provincial Administrator; a. all hospitalised/admitted cases of respiratory or measured fever of 38 c o or higher; and cough - 100 persons. used as a place of business for the sale or 17. Persons unable to live independently without b. Provincial Police Commander (PPC); illness, including cases classified as with onset within the last seven days; and requires 10. Non-compliance with this order is unlawful offering for sale of goods or services, and includes a mall or similar structure which