Anyone can be infected with COVID-19 and anyone can be a carrier of the deadly virus.

With schools closed for another 2 weeks, the Education Ministry will share a set of supplementary programmes through the Schools Broadcasting Unit and the Fijian Broadcasting Corporation.

Pacific workers in Australia under the Pacific Labour Scheme and Seasonal Worker Programme whose visas are due to expire will be able to remain in Australia for up to 12 months.

Adherence to the COVID-19 advisory is important as most Fijians could be vulnerable to the virus.

Police have established two more checkpoints to monitor maritime movement along the Rewa River.

Eight COVID-19 community isolation facilities have been established across the country.

Fijians feeling flu-like symptoms are to visit a fever clinic or call 158 the toll-free helpline for COVID-19.

Sole proprietors who have been affected by COVID-19 can also be assisted by the Fiji National Provident Fund.

Police have been mobilized to lock down a portion of Soasoa outside of Labasa Town this afternoon.

The five new cases of COVID-19 include an 11-year-old.

Some of those that have tested positive for COVID-19 will be investigated after their treatment.

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has warned that a 24-hour curfew will be implemented if people don’t adhere to government restrictions.