‘Maritime travel to open once 80pc fully vaxxed’

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Maritime vessels at the Narain jetty in Suva. Picture: FILE

Travel to maritime islands will open once the second dose vaccination coverage on these islands reaches 80 per cent.

Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MOHMS) permanent secretary Dr James Fong said only fully vaccinated people would be allowed to travel to maritime islands, with a 72-hour pre-departure test and seven-day quarantine on the island.

“Also, for all maritime resorts, travel restrictions will be eased for fully vaccinated workers originating from Viti Levu and maritime islands that have 80 per cent or more second dose coverage,” he said.

“As mentioned by our Prime Minister on October 11, we plan to drop any quarantine requirement for inter-island travel once more Fijians in Vanua Levu and other islands are fully vaccinated.”

He said from November 11, regular inter-island travel would be opened but only if vaccination rates in the Northern Division and maritime islands maintained a steady rise.

“Our team managing travel to and from the North will continue to increase the number of travellers we can support as the vaccination rates improve.”

As of Tuesday, October 19, all travel from Vanua Levu to Viti Levu will not need a registration number nor a MOHMS pass.

“The registration and MOHMS pass will be maintained with regard to travel from Viti Levu to Vanua Levu.”

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