NOUMEA (RNZ Pacific/Pacnews) — New Caledonia has recorded a further 2,848 Covid-19 cases over the past three days, raising the number of active cases to more than 10,000.
32 people are now in hospital, including two in intensive care.
The spread of the Omicron variant started a month ago and is yet to peak.
Last week, Paris declared a health emergency in New Caledonia but the French High Commission in Noumea has decided against tougher measures and against another lockdown.
Restrictions have been in place, limiting the size of meetings and upholding mask wearing obligation.
In view of the wide propagation of the virus, the New Caledonian government is considering scrapping the seven-day self-isolation requirement for travelers arriving from abroad.
