Vanuatu numbers to 473

In the latest reporting period in Vanuatu, through to Wednesday, there were an additional 70 cases of Covid-19.

This takes the tally in the country this year to 473.

All of the additional cases occurred on Efate.

The government is pleading with people to follow the safety protocols.

It has imposed a curfew from 6pm to 6am in all commercial areas, while there is a ban on roadside food stalls and kava bars operating.