Tonga has reported its first ever Covid-19 case since the beginning of the pandemic.
The Island Nation which has remained Covid free until now, reveals a traveller from Christchurch in New Zealand tested positive while in hotel quarantine.
New Zealand health officials said the traveller was fully vaccinated and returned a negative test before flying.
Officials have said they will be working with their Tongan counterparts to confirm the case and provide more details in the coming days.