A number of checkpoints have been set up around Lautoka to monitor people’s movements.
The city is also closed, following the announcement of the lockdown this morning.
A number of officers are also patrolling on foot to ensure that people are not moving around unnecessarily.
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They are advising Fijians who are still out to quickly return to their homes.
The Lautoka border checkpoint is located at Tuvu, just outside of Matawalu village.
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