Remote nation in the Pacific goes into lockdown for the first time Posted on January 22, 2022 by Travel editor The remote island nation of Kiribati went into lockdown for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic began two years ago after dozens of passengers on an international flight tested positive for the virus. Post navigation WTTC Reveals New Dates for 2022 Global SummitCDC: Avoid Travel To These 22 New Destinations Due To Covid-19