Rapa Nui cautious to avoid further cases of Covid-19 as repatriation flights begin

Officials on Rapa Nui, or Chilean administered Easter Island, are being cautious to avoid further cases of Covid-19 as repatriation flights begin from the mainland.

507 islanders returned to the island over the weekend.

However, 25 people were refused travel when Covid-19 symptoms were discovered by Rapa Nui officials.

>RNZ