Food sharing banned

Food sharing banned in Tongan village following typhoid case

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.