Australia said on April 9 it stood ready to help nearby Pacific Island nations in the aftermath of a powerful cyclone that has cut a path through a region already under restricted movement to slow the spread of the CCP virus, also known as the novel coronavirus.
Cyclone Harold, a category 5 storm packing winds in excess of 251 km/h, (around 155.97 mph) hit Tonga early on Thursday, cutting power and destroying popular holiday resorts. Tonga Police posted images of flattened beachfront resort buildings on its official Twitter page.
