COVID-19

North records new COVID-19 repatriate case 

September 10, 2021 6:40 am

The Malau Quarantine Facility in Labasa

There are now five active cases of COVID-19 in the Northern Division. 

The new case was recorded yesterday and according to the Ministry of Health, it is a repatriation case. 

The individual had traveled from the Western Division on Wednesday and was tested as per protocols at a quarantine facility in Labasa. 

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According to the Ministry of Health, the case is in a stable condition and has been transferred to the Malau Quarantine Facility. 

Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says there is a possibility that this is a historical case and this is currently being investigated. 

Meanwhile, the other four active cases remain under observation and daily assessment. 

These include the three cases from Namara Tiri Settlement and a repatriate case.

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