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Negative CoViD-19 tests for NZ repatriated passengers [1]

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Saturday, December 12, 2020 - 22:04

Lab technicians in the sample preparation and extraction room of the new CoViD-19 laboratory extension, Vaiola Hospital. 19 June 2020.

The 129 passengers repatriated from New Zealand on 9 December have tested negative for CoViD-19 in their first round of testing confirmed Chief Medical Officer (Public Health) Dr Reynold 'Ofanoa on December 11.

The passengers will be tested again for CoViD-19 at the end of their 14-day quarantine period.

Meanwhile, the 157 passengers repatriated from Fiji on 10 December, have also been tested for CoViD-19. These tests are being processed.

Dr 'Ofanoa said the results will probably be ready on the weekend.

All passengers are currently in quarantine for 14 days at the Tanoa Hotel and Makeke Camp.

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