The New Caledonia-Wallis and Futuna bubble suspended

8 Sep, 2021 | Healthcare, Wallis and Futuna

The New Caledonia-Wallis and Futuna bubble suspended

Following the discovery of the first local coronavirus cases in New Caledonia, which is no longer Covid-free, flights between New Caledonia and Wallis and Futuna have been suspended.

They will be restored as soon as the health situation permits, the Wallis and Futuna prefect said.

65 passengers arrived to Mata-Utu, Wallis island, from Nouméa on August 30. The PCR tests carried a week after their arrival showed that they all came back negative to Covid-19.

Photo > Aircalin plane departing New Caledonia. Credits > Aircalin Facebook page.

Riots: curfew until July 1
The curfew is maintained in New Caledonia for a further week, from 8 pm to 6 am. Carrying and transporting weapons remains prohibited. The sale of alcohol also remains prohibited, except for wine merchants, who may only sell wine or champagne-type beverages with an alcohol content not exceeding 18%. Beer sales are still not permitted.

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