In the Northern Marianas, two passengers have tested positive for Covid-19 upon arrival at the Saipan International Airport.
The recent confirmed tests brings the total number of coronavirus cases to 75 in the Commonwealth.
The Governor's Covid-19 Task Force and the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation (CHCC) said the pair were identified by travel screening and confirmed diagnosis through testing on arrival.
The individuals are safely in quarantine and have been moved to the designated isolation area for close monitoring.
Contact tracing for the most immediate contacts of the new confirmed cases, including passengers on the same flight, has started.
Currently six people are in isolation.
CNMI Governor Ralp DLG Torres. Photo: Office of the Governor of CNMI
Meanwhile, Governor Ralph Torres, also reminded the CNMI community not to let their guard down, adding that the virus has severely impacted the nation and the entire globe.
Torres said the Covid-19 pandemic is far from over, and everyone must remain vigilant.
