Tonga active COVID cases continue a downward trend [1]
Thursday, May 12, 2022 - 19:19
There were 941 active COVID-19 cases recorded in Tonga, at 10 May, with the majority (479) located on Tongatapu.
Vava’u had 404 active cases, Ha’apai 58, while ‘Eua and the two Niuas had no cases.
Since Sunday, May 8, new cases have dropped to under 50 daily. On Tuesday, May 10 the Ministry of Health confirmed 47 new cases.
Active cases have dropped from 1,133 active cases reported during the first week of May.
Meanwhile, 9,985 people have recovered from the virus, and the number of deaths due to COVID-19 remains at 11.
Vaccination programs are continuing. At least 98% of the target population over the age of 12 have had first doses, 91% had second doses, and 58% have received booster shots.
Only 28% of children aged 5 to 11 years have received their first doses, so far.
There have been a total of 16,088 PCR tests with 87,321 for RATs.
Restrictions continue
Tonga’s lockdown orange level restrictions were eased further, with gyms, bars, and kava clubs allowed to open, starting from Saturday May 7 until 27 May, when it will be reviewed.
Bars and kava clubs need to apply for approval from the Ministry of Health with their COVID-19 compliance plan.
The nighttime curfew is from 11:00pm to 5:00am.
School has started for some levels including Forms 5, 6, and 7. This includes tertiary and university students.
Public transport also started operating this week and all passengers must wear masks.