COVID-19: Mercy flights planned for Solomons' students in Manila

The Philippines has recorded more than 260,000 COVID-19 cases, despite strict lockdowns. HONIARA, Solomon Islands: The Solomon Islands said on Wednesday it will repatriate hundreds of students stranded in the Philippines despite fears their return will torpedo the Pacific nation's rare coronavirus-free status.

"We look forward to seeing our students home soon, and be assured, the Solomon Islands is still COVID-19 free," he said in a televised national address on Wednesday.Flights from Manila to Honiara are planned on Sep 27 and 29. A third on Oct 24 will carry students who tested positive, after they recover and undergo quarantine."Our worst fear has now been realised," said one engineering student, who asked not to be named, blaming the infections on the crowded conditions.

Philippines Red Cross chairman and CEO Richard J Gordon told AFP his organisation was providing welfare services to the 12 students who tested positive.

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