COVID-19 | The Pacific response: 2 September

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Hugh McClure - 2 Sep 2020

COVID-19 | The Pacific response: 2 September

Guam and French Polynesia have been the two Pacific territories most affected by the second wave of COVID-19, but their governments’ responses have been starkly different, whilst Vanuatu has given the green-light for seasonal workers, writes Hugh McClure. 

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COVID-19 | The Pacific response: 26 August

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Hugh McClure - 26 Aug 2020

COVID-19 | The Pacific response: 26 August

The pandemic has caused tension between Papua New Guinea (PNG) and China, whilst Australia’s Seasonal Worker Program with Vanuatu looks set to recommence, writes Hugh McClure.

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COVID-19 | The Pacific response: 19 August

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Hugh McClure - 19 Aug 2020

COVID-19 | The Pacific response: 19 August

A COVID-19 second wave has rocked much of the Pacific, whilst Australia and Vanuatu have met to discuss economic partnerships, writes Hugh McClure.

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COVID-19 | The Pacific response: 12 August

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Hugh McClure - 12 Aug 2020

COVID-19 | The Pacific response: 12 August

COVID-19 cases in Papua New Guinea (PNG) have risen rapidly this week, whilst any hopes of a Pacific ‘tourism bubble’ have been dashed, writes Hugh McClure.

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COVID-19 | The Pacific response: 5 August

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Hugh McClure - 5 Aug 2020

COVID-19 | The Pacific response: 5 August

COVID-19 has begun to seriously re-emerge in the Pacific this week including on a cruise ship in French Polynesia, whilst states continue to struggle with border management, writes Hugh McClure.

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PNG COVID-19 spike adds to border concerns

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Henry Ivarature - 30 Jul 2020

PNG COVID-19 spike adds to border concerns

Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) first COVID death in Port Moresby is creating concern at a time when PNG officials remain worried about transmission occurring in its border areas, Henry Ivarature writes.

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