COVID outbreak on relief ship causes fears of spread in Tonga
by The Associated Press
Jan 24, 2022
3 minutes
WELLINGTON, New Zealand â Nearly two dozen sailors on an Australian military ship going to deliver aid to Tonga have tested positive for the coronavirus, officials said Tuesday, raising fears they could bring COVID-19 to a Pacific nation that has so far managed to avoid any outbreaks.
Australian Defense Minister Peter Dutton said his government was working with Tongan authorities to keep the ship at sea and make sure there is no
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