When a volcano is not enough

Covid-hit Australian aid ship to dock in virus-free Tonga despite risk

 

Despite all crew members testing negative before departure from Brisbane, officials in Canberra on Tuesday said 23 Covid-19 cases had been detected on the vessel.

Piukala said the number had increased to 29 by Wednesday.

 Tonga, of course, is that island nation that was nearly wiped off the map a few weeks ago by an underwater volcano and a resulting tsunami.