Papua New Guinea has reported eight new case of Covid-19, increasing the country's total cases to 843.
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The latest cases were reported in West New Britain and in the National Capital District.
Two cases were reported in NCD while six were in West New Britain.
In NCD, a 58 year old female health care worker who resides in Moresby South tested positive although she was not experiencing any symptoms.
Also living in Moresby South was a 28 year old man who tested positive. He was experiencing a fever at the time of testing.
In West New Britain, a female nurse, a female teacher, a male boat crew and a male airport employee were among the six cases.
All six cases, ages ranging from 23 to 63 years were from Talasea district.
The country's Covid-19 cases are at 843 with nine known deaths.
Thirty-four active cases are in isolation.
