By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist
Tokelau’s largest atoll, Nukunonu, is now out of lockdown after experiencing its first community cases of covid-19.
In a statement, the government said Fakaofo Atoll has had two cases at the border and Nukunonu now has six positive community cases — all within the same household.
This includes the two new community cases who are children from the same family who have been isolating together.
The two kids were confirmed as covid-19 positive on Friday, May 26.
Tokelau confirmed its first community case on May 21, becoming one of the last places in the world to record community transmission.
Government spokesperson Aukusitino Vitale said they were all in good health and were being taken care of.
Hospital staff continued to manage their situation daily.
Meanwhile, the Council for the Ongoing Government, chaired by the Ulu o Tokelau (head of government), is set to meet on Friday to discuss the next official covid-19 update.
This article is republished under a community partnership agreement with RNZ.
This post was originally published on Asia Pacific Report.
