150 repatriation flight passengers. COVID-19 tests cleared

150 passengers test negative for COVID-19 in Tonga

“That is good news and we are very happy about that,” MEIDECC CEO, Paula Ma’u said.

The 39 seasonal workers staying at Taliai Military Camp were tested for COVID-19, while the other 111 passengers (including another 31 seasonal workers) staying at the Tanoa Hotel were also tested.

Nineteen front line workers are also staying at the Tanoa Hotel and 16 at the Kupesi Hotel, near the military camp, for the 14 days of quarantine.