Papua New Guinea has confirmed that it recorded 23 COVID-19 cases yesterday which is the highest reported so far in a day in the country.

Yumi FM News reports this now brings the total COVID-19 cases to 62 in PNG.

It reports that domestic travel will be reduced to essential business and a curfew will be announced from 10pm to 5am.

Other measures for public transport and schools may be announced later in the week.

[Source: Yumi FM News]