Covid-19 cases in Tuvalu have soared to 443, with 303 news cases recorded since Sunday.
This is the first time the country has experienced a community outbreak of the virus.
Last Wednesday, routine testing found two probable cases, which were later confirmed to be community transmission cases and the government declared a Covid-19 outbreak.
Two people have been hospitalised.
All health facilities in Tuvalu remain under Covid-19 emergency mode.
At the same time, Tuvalu is also dealing with a severe drought, with a State of Public Emergency declared for the whole country.
SOURCE: RNZ PACIFIC/PACNEWS
