The chief executive of the Ministry of Health Dr Siale 'Akau'ola said like many other Pacific countries, Tonga was anxious when news of a new coronavirus started surfacing.
12 months later and Tonga is one of the dwindling number of countries that continues to remain free of Covid-19.
Even throughout the repatriation of Tongan citizens which started in July 2020.
Dr Akau’ola said he is thankful for the support from the Government, Cabinet, the national emergency management committee.