Category 5 Cyclone Harold hits the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu causing major damage
FILE IMAGE: Samuel, only his first name given, and as his father, Phillip, right, stand amongst of their destroyed home in Port Vila, Vanuatu in the aftermath of Cyclone Pam Monday, March 16, 2015.
There were no immediate reports of injuries. The cyclone was upgraded to a Category 5 as it approached, the highest category. "We don't know if we can provide any supports to the island because we are not allowed to travel inter-island and we are waiting for the government to make that decision," added de Gaillande, referring to travel restrictions associated with the coronavirus.
The Australian Broadcasting Corp reported that Vanuatu officials had relaxed social distancing rules over the weekend because of concern about the cyclone. Vanuatu's National Disaster Management Office was not immediately available for comment on Monday.
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