A State of Emergency in Tonga has been extended to 21 December due to the continuous spread of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) worldwide and in countries close to the kingdom.
The extension was signed by Prime Minister Dr Pohiva Tu’i’onetoa when the previous order expired last night (Monday).
Tonga has remained Covid-19 free since the pandemic was declared in March.
Borders remained closed in the kingdom.
However, repatriation flights have been scheduled to bring Tongan nationals back home.
Photo file Caption: Prime Minister Dr Pohiva Tu’i’onetoa