New Caledonia
Latest Pacific news briefs for Monday 7th February
Covid numbers soar in Kiribati; call in Fiji to do more for young sex crime victims; RSV health concern in American Samoa; PNG leader diagnosed with Covid in China and other stories
New Caledonia outbreak approaching five figures
New Caledonia's Covid-19 outbreak continues to spread with almost 10,000 active cases.
News in French for 3 February 2022
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Sharp rise in Covid-19 infections in New Caledonia
New Caledonia's Covid-19 outbreak is again spreading apace, with 1,515 new infections recorded in the past 24 hours.
New Caledonia Covid-19 outbreak still accelerating
New Caledonia has recorded a further 1,843 Covid-19 infections over the past three days as the pandemic is again accelerating.
Covid-19: Omicron taking over Delta in New Caledonia
Omicron taking over Delta in New Caledonia and is present in half the communities.
News in French for 27 January 2022
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Covid-19 spread in New Caledonia picks up pace
Covid-19 has continued its spread in New Caledonia over the weekend, with 805 new infections detected since Friday.
Nickel price rise boosts New Caledonia economic outlook
Nickel producers in New Caledonia are buoyed by a sharp rise in the price of the metal amid rising demand and low inventories.
New Caledonia high chief charged over Mare unrest
A high chief in New Caledonia has been charged over the unrest in 2020 on Mare which led to the evacuation of more than 130 residents to Noumea.
Rapid spread of Omicron worries New Caledonian officials
New Caledonia's authorities are concerned about the quick propagation of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 which was first detected earlier this month.
