Police officers and other officials who may have been exposed to the virus whilst handling the deceased body have undergone tests.
The deceased who was a crew member on a tanker was reported missing by his colleagues as the vessel sailed out of Port Vila over a week ago.
His body was found at Paradise Point by a search party.
At a press conference yesterday (Sunday), Prime Minister Bob Loughman Weibur announced the deceased was tested positive for Covid-19 after a post mortem examination.
Loughman announced a 3-day lockdown for Efate Island.
