The latest Covid-19 stories in the Pacific
Frank Short 13-Feb-2022
Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku this afternoon announced 44 new infections today.A lack of fuel said to be preventing medical team in Isabel Province from conducting swabbing or contact tracing.
Frank Short 12-Feb-2022
He also saidl the medical or Health team cannot attend to swabbing or contact tracing due to no fuel.Buala communities urged to continue to listen for health guidance and adhere to advice given by Health authorities and the government in the fight against Covid due to a shortage of nurses.
Frank Short 12-Feb-2022
He said some of their nurses are currently stranded in Honiara due to the community transmission and cannot get back to the province to resume work.Frontliners to use KGVI dormitories - and appreciation of their services
Frank Short 11-Feb-2022
In a media statement yesterday, the national disaster council said, and I quote.Distribution of aid in Tonga starting to pick-up
Frank Short 11-Feb-2022
But the distribution process finally seems to be running smoothly on the ground now that the army has access to machinery.Global COVID-19 case counts decline 17% in latest week, WHO says
Frank Short 10-Feb-2022
I very much hope that Covid figures will continue to decrease if self isolation rules and health protocols are strictly followed.