Fiji now has its second case of COVID-19 and this is the mother of the first patient, says Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama.

The second confirmed case of COVID-19 is a 47-year-old female.

There are rumours that Fijians are using the waterways to get into Lautoka.

Samoa’s Ministry of Health says eight people have been tested for COVID-19, which includes travel from Fiji.

Economy and Aviation Minister says Fiji Airways is facing its most stringent operations scale back in its 68-year history.

Two telecommunication companies are offering free calls, sms and data to their clients in the wake of the impact of COVID-19 in Fiji.

The island of Kavewa in the district of Nadogo in Macuata is on total lockdown.

Fiji Airways will suspend all international flights until the end of May, with the exception of twice-weekly services between Singapore and Nadi.

A 36-year-old woman is currently been questioned by police for allegedly spreading false information about confirmed cases of COVID-19.

The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission is calling on Fijians to stay cool and calm when dealing with service providers and fellow buyers.

With the confirmed case in the country, Fijians are taking precautionary measures.

Health officials are tracking down those persons that would have had close contact with the flight attendant who tested positive for COVID-19.