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The first plane carrying aid to Tonga following the huge volcanic eruption and tsunami has landed, and aircraft from Australia and Japan are also on their way along with several ships carrying food, water and medical supplies. International communications have been restored, but many people are still having trouble getting through.

Often after a major disaster in the Pacific there can be an influx unrequested donated goods and development consultant Ashleigh Betteridge said people to listen to what Tongans need.

The Tongan government is weighing up whether to bring in international support to help in the aftermath of the recent volcanic eruption, due to fears the assistance could bring COVID-19 to the country.

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The Tongan Government weighs up the risks and benefits of allowing international assistance on the ground as the post-tsunami recovery operation continues, balanced against the need to protect the country's COVID-19 free status.

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