Latest Updates

Red traffic light lockdown move to orange light starting this Saturday (April 9)

THE Hon. Prime Minister today announced moving the red traffic light national lockdown to orange light level for Tongatapu and Vava’u for two weeks. It will come into force this Saturday, April 9 until April 23. This is while a red traffic remains for Ha’apai.

“Government announces TOP$22 million for recovery assistance”

The Prime Minister Hon. Hu’akavameiliku announced a total of TOP$22 million (Tongan Pa’anga) in financial assistance to businesses, informal sectors, and members of the public in response to the current COVID-19 lockdowns.

Lockdown extends for another week with 335 news cases record today, March 25th.

THE Prime Minister today announced the lockdown will extended for another week, effective on Sunday, 5:00am March 27 until next Saturday April 2.

The lockdown is only for Tongatapu and Vava'u.

Tonga records over 4500 covid positive cases including 3 babies under one month

THE Ministry of Health has recorded a total of over 4537 Covid positive cases including three babies under one month.