Dr Fong says there is a possibility of a full lockdown of Viti Levu based on the continuous testing
Ample notice will be given
Dr Fong says there is a possibility of a full lockdown of Viti Levu based on the continuous testing
Ample notice will be given
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong.
The Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says based on the worrying rise of clusters and cases of COVID-19, he has been working with other permanent secretaries as well as the private sector on scenario-planning based on the results of continuous testing that includes the possibility of a full lockdown of Viti Levu.
Plan to remain where you are for the foreseeable future – Dr Fong
Plan to remain where you are for the foreseeable future – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong.
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says everyone should plan to remain where they are for the foreseeable future.
He says as he made clear from the beginning, the limited movement was only permitted on Viti Levu.
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Doctor Fong says he does not have a timeline as to when that restriction will lift.
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Containment areas in Suva, Lami and Nausori maintained for at least another week – Dr Fong
Containment areas in Suva, Lami and Nausori maintained for at least another week – Dr Fong
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Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says for now, their investigations around new cases in Suva, Nausori, and Lami have indicated those containment areas should be maintained for at least another week.
He says through the ministries of Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport and Economy, they are working with industry partners on COVID-safe risk assessments to explore how and when some industries may operate in carefully-managed ways within containment areas.
Three new cases of COVID-19
Three new cases of COVID-19
Fiji has three new cases of COVID-19 today.
The Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says these new cases are all linked to case number 136, the man from Saru, Lautoka who presented with COVID-like symptoms to the Natabua Health Centre and tested positive on Friday.
He says one of the new cases is his wife, another is his daughter, and the third was a primary contact of his wife.
Doctor Fong says all three have been in isolation since yesterday.
He adds contact tracers are locating and quarantining their close contacts.