Majuro, Marshall Islands — The tiny Pacific state of Micronesia has lost its status as one of the few COVID-free countries after confirming community cases on two islands. ADVERTISEMENTThat was until two students tested positive after arriving on the island of Kosrae from Pohnpei, the Micronesian capital island, earlier this week. Local health officials then confirmed 10 more positive results among 11 family members of the two initial cases. The spread of the coronavirus across Micronesia means the Marshall Islands and Tuvalu are believed to be the last two Pacific nations that are currently free from COVID-19. ADVERTISEMENTRELATED STORYPacific’s Micronesia records first COVID-19 caseSubscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 20, 2022 03:36 UTC