Over 27,358 people have received the second dose of the COVID-19 Oxford Astra-Zeneca vaccine in Tonga, since the second roll out program started on June 24 in Nuku'alofa.
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Friday 3 September 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Wednesday 1 September 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's Ha'apai Group of islands has received delivery of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine funded by Japan and provided by COVAX. The Ministry of Health decided to provide about 4000 doses as the first roll out to Ha’apai.
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Wednesday 1 September 2021
Suva, Fiji
Fiji has recorded 505 new cases of COVID-19 over a 24-hour period ending at 8:00am on August 31. There have also been seven new deaths from the virus, which has now claimed 496 lives in Fiji. However, new cases are falling from Fiji's highest daily average peak reported on July 22.
Monday 30 August 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Around 27,274 people have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 in Tonga to date, confirmed the Ministry of Health today, 30 August.
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Monday 30 August 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga’s Health State of Emergency has been renewed for another month to prevent the spread of COVID-19, starting from 8:00pm today until 8:00pm September 27. This is the 18th month it has been in force, including a curfew.
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Wednesday 25 August 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Whole House Committee of the Tongan Parliament this evening, 25 August, passed two public health bills that aim to give the Ministry of Health, under certain conditions, the power to declare that vaccinations are compulsory. Public health authorities say the new provisions won't be forced but are there in case unvaccinated people are considered a danger to the rest of the population. From the House by Pesi Fonua
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Wednesday 25 August 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Around 36,800 AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses from COVAX, funded by Japan, would arrive in Tonga today, said Ministry of Health CEO Dr Siale ‘Akau’ola this morning.
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Wednesday 25 August 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The repatriation flight from Vanuatu that was due to arrive today with around 14 passengers was cancelled due to aircraft technical difficulties, confirmed Chief Medical Public Health Officer, Dr Reynold ‘Ofanoa today.
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Tuesday 24 August 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Over 27,152 people have received the second dose of the COVID-19 Astra-Zeneca vaccine in Tonga, since the second roll out program started on June 24 in Nuku'alofa.
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Tuesday 24 August 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The repatriations that were scheduled to arrive in Tonga tomorrow, August 25, and next week have been deferred until further notice, MEIDECC have announced.
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Friday 20 August 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The repatriation flight from Auckland that was scheduled to arrive in Tonga on August 25 has been deferred, due to the recent increase of COVID-19 cases there. "Delta variant is lethal. This is why our border is still closed and Tonga remains covid-free." said Paula Ma'u.
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Wednesday 18 August 2021
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Suva, Fiji
There has been a drop in the number of new COVID-19 cases reported daily in Fiji recently, but the Ministry of Health and Medical Services attributed this to a change in testing policy in the Suva-Nausori area.
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Tuesday 17 August 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The 152 repatriates who arrived on 28 July from New Zealand have been released from quarantine after testing negative in their third and final COVID-19 test today, confirmed Chief Medical Officer for Public Health, Dr Reynold ‘Ofanoa this afternoon.
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Wednesday 11 August 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A consignment of 10,000 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines arrived in Tonga on Tuesday, August 10. This will enable the vaccination roll out to reach the outer islands of Ha'apai and the two Niuas.
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Wednesday 11 August 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A repatriation flight from Brisbane, Australia due to arrive in Tonga on 25 August has now been postponed to 25 September due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Meanwhile, quarantine free travel to New Zealand from Tonga is being considered.
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Tuesday 10 August 2021
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Suva, Fiji
Fiji has recorded 603 new COVID-19 cases over 24-hours ending at 8:00am on August 9. There were 18-new deaths due to the virus between August 4-9.
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Friday 6 August 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A consignment of 10,000 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines is scheduled to arrive in Tonga next Tuesday, confirmed Ministry of Health CEO Dr Siale ‘Akau’ola today. More COVID-19 vaccines, including Pfizer doses, will follow to inoculate youth and pregnant women. He said the risk of the Delta variant entering Tonga was increasing. If a Delta outbreak happens in Tonga it might be too late to vaccinate some people to protect them.
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Friday 6 August 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Over 23,641 people have received the second dose of the COVID-19 Astra-Zeneca vaccine in Tonga, since the second roll out program started on June 24 in Nuku'alofa. This is nearly a quarter of the population.
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Monday 2 August 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga’s State of Emergency has been renewed for another month to prevent the spread of COVID-19, starting from 8:00pm today, August 2 until 8:00pm August 30.
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Monday 2 August 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The 152 passengers repatriated from Auckland to Tonga on July 28 have tested negative for COVID-19, on their first test.
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