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Repatriation flights arrive from NZ and Australia [1]

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 - 18:08.  Updated on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 - 18:19.

A total of 203 people were repatriated from Australia and New Zealand, arriving in Tonga yesterday, March 8. 

The Minister of Heath Hon Saia Piukala said today 143 arrived from New Zealand and 60 people from Australia. 

He said they are quarantined at Tanoa Hotel with some quarantining at their own homes. 

The next repatriation flights to arrive on March 10 will be from Samoa, Fiji and Vanuatu.

They will be quarantined at Kupesi Hotel in Fua’amotu and some in home quarantine.

The repatriates in home quarantine must apply for it and after health assessments of COVID-19 protocols, they are approved to do so, said the Minister.

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