Call to remain vigilant

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Tui Macuata Ratu Wiliame Katonivere believes the qoliqoli should be protected. Picture SERAFINA SILAITOGA
Tui Macuata Ratu Wiliame Katonivere. Picture: SERAFINA SILAITOGA/FT FILE

TUI Macuata Ratu Wiliame Katonivere has urged the vanua of Caumatalevu to adhere to the COVID-19 restrictions and measures announced by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama earlier this week.

Although no reports of contacts with recent COVID-19 patients have surfaced in the North, Ratu Wiliame said everyone should remain vigilant and cautious.

“We need to avoid large gatherings at all times and maintain safe distance to keep ourselves safe and free of COVID-19,” he said.

“I am hoping and praying that there were no contacts made with any from this end but the ships are still operating and that is why we need to be extremely careful.

“It’s important that we also follow the basic instructions and stay home if you don’t need to travel around. Please keep our children safe.”

Ratu Wiliame said people should be not be complacent with the fact that no COVID-19 reports have surfaced in the North but be vigilant and adhere to Ministry of Health’s advice.

During a news conference in Suva yesterday, Ministry of Health and Medical Services permanent secretary Dr James Fong said passenger travel from Viti Levu would be suspended as of today for the next 14 days.

“From midday tomorrow (today), we are suspending outbound inter-island passenger travel from Viti Levu, freight is allowed,” he said.

“Passengers can travel to Viti Levu, but no one on Viti Levu can leave until these measures have expired.”

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