Tonga renews Public Health Emergency for another month [1]
Monday, May 10, 2021 - 18:01
The PM today said today that the renewal for the emergency powers is still necessary so as to prevent the loss of human life due to the spread of the coronavirus worldwide.
The National COVID-19 Restrictions Directions still apply, including night-time curfews from midnight to 5:00am.
Mass gatherings are not to exceed a total of 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors, except for religious services and education institutions. Funeral gatherings are also restricted to a total of 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors with an authorised officer to be present throughout.
Social distancing of 1.5 meters from any person should be practiced at all times, and all persons are to observe personal hand hygiene and follow all Public Health Advisories issued by the Ministry of Health in relation to COVID-19.