The Health Ministry says it is still trying to locate the drivers of a grey taxi and the two minibuses, in which a 53-year-old COVID-19 patient had travelled.

The woman who had contracted the disease from an interaction with the soldier as she had gone to clean his room at the quarantine facility.

Following this, the woman had attended a funeral in Tavakubu in Lautoka, during which she travelled in two minibuses and a grey taxi between Friday and Saturday.

Minister for Health, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete, says they are still waiting to locate the three drivers.

Meanwhile, a press conference will be held this afternoon to announce what is expected to be an update on the latest COVID-19 status in the country.