A beach in Fiji. The pandemic has wrecked the tourism-reliant economies of many Pacific nations. Photo: AP
Pacific Islands look to US, Australia, New Zealand for help with Covid-19 vaccines
- The geographical advantages that helped the likes of Tonga and Kiribati remain coronavirus free have also ended up hurting the tourism-dependent nations economically
- Their larger regional neighbours say they will lend a hand, but challenges include storage and distribution, anti-vaccination sentiment, and affordability
A beach in Fiji. The pandemic has wrecked the tourism-reliant economies of many Pacific nations. Photo: AP