PNG MP Died of Covid19 At Port Moresby International Hospital

A PNG MP passed away on the 19 of March 2021. He is the Member for Kerema, Honorable Mr Richard Mendani, pictured.

Late Hon Mr Richard Mendani

Honourable Bryan Kramer sent his condolences on his popular Facebook page. He said

'I would like to express heart felt sincere condolences to the family, people of Kerema and Gulf on the untimely passing of the Member for Kerema Open late Hon. Richard Mendani.

Mr Mendani passed away yesterday evening at Pacific International Hospital.'

The died of Covid19. It was clear to the public and Twitted by the ABC correspondent in PNG. It is believed that he has Covid19 and in PIH (Pacific International Hospital) at the time of his passing.

Here is the tweet from ABC correspondent:

'#PNG's COVID-19 National Control Centre has confirmed that MP for Kerema Richard Mendani died overnight from covid. He had been in ICU in the PIH Hospital in Port Moresby. Yesterday set a newly daily record for cases in PNG, with 295 cases. Bringing the cumulative total to 3085.'

May his soul rest in peace.