A State of Emergency declared in the kingdom of Tonga over the Covid-19 pandemic has been extended to 18 January 2021.
The renewal of the declaration of the SOE was signed by Prime Minister, Dr Pohiva Tu’i’onetoa yesterday (Monday).
According to the declaration, there is a continuous spread of the novel coronavirus disease worldwide and in countries close to Tonga and it remains a risk to the island nation.
Tonga remains Covid-19 free since the pandemic was declared in March.
Photo file Caption: Prime Minister, Dr Pohiva Tu’i’onetoa