Public gatherings and events where food is shared has been banned for a month in the village of Nakolo in Tonga after a local was diagnosed with typhoid.
Radio Tonga says reports from Nakolo say the patient has been treated and locals are currently focusing on hygiene standards in the village.
Nakolo village is located 15km south of Nuku’alofa and is a known hotspot for past outbreaks in typhoid
The one month ban will end later this month.
Meanwhile another villager from Fanga has been diagnosed with typhoid.
Tonga's Information from the Ministry of Health says its continuing to screen the case before any ban is imposed in that village.
It says currently the focus should be on prevention including prioritising hygiene, cleaner environment for food preparation - and washing of hands at all times.