Pacific countries have Covid community transmission for the first time since the pandemic began in 2020, Susana looks at how well are they coping.
Lockdown is a significant option as their medical resources, staff and facilities are limited.
And Polyfest is underway in Manukau, with hundreds of students taking to the stages, but no live audiences.
Covid safety protocols has meant everyone is instead watching online.
Photo: Aaliyah Shahistha Ali
Susana Lei'ataua is RNZ Pacific's news editor
