In exercise of the powers conferred to his Excellency TALLIS OBED MOSES, President of the Republic of Vanuatu and, based on the recommendation of the Committee approved by the Council of Ministers, the existing State of Emergency is extended.

Due to the severe impacts of Tropical Cyclone Harold and the continuous global outbreak of COVID-19, an extension of the State of Emergency is declared throughout the whole of Vanuatu.

The extension of the Declaration of the State of Emergency is for a further 30 days starting on the 11th of June 2020.