The positive case is a recently deceased Filipino fisherman whose dead body washed up on a beach near the capital Port Vila a week ago, before it was taken to the local mortuary.
RNZ Pacific reprots following the discovery of the body last week, a UK-flagged tanker was detained by Vanuatu authorities amid investigations over the death.
Vanuatu's Prime Minister Bob Loughman announced the confirmation of the positive case by health authorities at Port Vila Central Hospital.
