Covid-19 State of Emergency

Tonga renews Covid-19 State of Emergency

The extension was signed by Prime Minister Dr Pohiva Tu’i’onetoa.

The last declaration expired yesterday (Monday).

Although Tonga has not recorded any Covid-19 case since the pandemic was declared in March 2020, the virus remains a threat to the kingdom because of cases reported in countries nearby.

Tonga’s neighbours Australia, New Zealand and Fiji have active Covid-19 cases.

 

Photo file  Caption: Prime Minister Dr Pohiva Tu’i’onetoa

     

Tonga extends Covid-19 State of Emergency to 12 April

Prime Minister Dr Pohiva Tu’i’onetoa signed the renewal of the declaration commencing 8pm, 15 March until 8pm, 12 April 2021.

The declaration states that Covid-19 remains a continuous public health emergency in Tonga.

Tonga is one of few remaining countries yet to report a Covid-19 case since the World Health Organisation announced the global pandemic in March last year.

 

Photo file RNZ Pacific Caption:  Prime Minister Dr Pohiva Tu’i’onetoa