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Tonga imposes nationwide lockdown after first community transmission of COVID-19

Tonga has enacted a nationwide lockdown following the detection of its first locally transmitted cases of COVID-19, with the prime minister citing the need to contain the virus and restrict inter-island travel.

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HealthTonga imposes nationwide lockdown after first community transmission of COVID-19

Tonga has enacted a nationwide lockdown following the detection of its first locally transmitted cases of COVID-19, with the prime minister citing the need to contain the virus and restrict inter-island travel.

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