On 12 January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that a novel coronavirus was the cause of a respiratory illness in a cluster of people in Wuhan, Hubei, China, which was reported to the WHO on 31 December 2019.
[11] The other new coronavirus case concerns a Swiss tourist who fell ill on the atoll of Fakarava in the Tuamotus.
According to Tahiti Nui Television, the tourist had also arrived in French Polynesia the previous weekend.
The government has issued a statement saying ships bound for French Polynesia are to be routed to the next international port of their choice.
Ships within French Polynesia's territorial waters are directed to head to Papeete for passengers to disembark and to be repatriated.
On 21 May, residents would be permitted to travel to the other island without needing to take a test, however there would still be 2 week quarantine order for arrivals.
The other cases confirmed during the last 10 days are all isolated at home or in a dedicated accommodation center (34 people).
The other cases confirmed during the last 10 days are all isolated at home or in a dedicated accommodation center (36 people).
The other cases confirmed during the last 10 days are all isolated at home or in a dedicated accommodation center (34 people).
The other cases confirmed during the last 10 days are all isolated at home or in a dedicated accommodation center (39 people).
The other cases confirmed during the last 10 days are all isolated at home or in a dedicated accommodation center (29 people).
The active cases are located in the urban communes of Tahiti (238), as well as in Moorea (3), Bora-Bora (1), Hao (2) and Huahine (1).
[25] The President of French Polynesia, Édouard Fritch, tested positive for the disease, two days after visiting Emmanuel Macron in France.
[32] By 28 September, French Polynesia reported a total of 44,612 cases while the death toll had risen to 617.
[33] French Polynesia has confirmed conditions of entry and stay in the country applicable to all travelers from 6 years old (resident and non-resident) arriving by air.
Since July 15, 2020, quarantine measures were lifted and French Polynesia's borders re-opened to international tourism from all countries.
Wearing a mask (from the age of 11 years old) is : Failure to comply with these requirements is punishable by a fine of up to €745.82.
Respecting prevention measures at all times and in all places; As of 12 August 2021[update], a total of 137,967 vaccine doses have been administered.
[39] On 19 October, the French Polynesian government delayed a new law making COVID-19 vaccines compulsory.
[40] In response to strong opposition from anti-vaccination protesters, unions, and employers, President Édouard Fritch announced that the new law would not come into effect next week but would be delayed until 23 December.
[41] In late October, the pro-independence party Tavini Huiraatira joined weekly protests against the new COVID-19 vaccine mandate law.
[42] On 12 December 2021, the French Polynesian government announced that France's highest court had approved the vaccination law, which would come into force on 23 January 2022.