Solomon Islands police are working with border communities to help prepare for a potential Covid-19 outbreak.
While the country has no confirmed cases, the virus has now reached the neighbouring Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville - just a short boat ride away from the Shortland islands.
Police inspector Kerry Sireheti told Johnny Blades security at the border is being stepped up.
Officers of the RSIPF Police Response Team patrolling Solomon Islands side of the common border with PNG. Photo: RSIPF Media
