Two dozen personnel on Australian navy ships carrying humanitarian supplies to Tonga have been tested positive to COVID-19.
The news has set uncertainty to Australian’s latest aid mission, which previously was an effort along with several other countries to send crucial supplies to Tonga in wake of last week’s huge volcanic eruption and tsunami.
Defence Minister Peter Dutton is planning to consult with Tongan authorities has it was clear the pacific island nation is determined to remain COVID-free and insisted that all donors deliver aid without any person-to-person contact.
The supplies are due to arrive in Tonga this morning.