The catastrophe unfolding on our doorstep

Australia’s closest neighbour, Papua New Guinea, is on the verge of a Covid-19 crisis. Thousands of people in the country are now infected, pushing the local health system to the brink. Today, Jonathan Pearlman on the danger facing Papua New Guinea and whether it can be avoided. Guest: World editor for The Saturday Paper Jonathan Pearlman. Background reading: PNG on the brink of Covid-19 catastrophe in The Saturday Paper See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.