Fiji is once again “faced with a grave and present danger”, says Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama after a soldier who contracted COVID-19 at a quarantine facility interacted with daytime staff, resulting in a 53-year-old maid also testing positive.
The transmission has forced the establishment of a Nadi and Lautoka containment area from Qeleloa bearing towards Sigatoka, to Nacilau, Vakabuli and the Waiwai Crossing bearing towards Ba.
Schools have been closed and this week’s much anticipated secondary schools athletics competition, the Coca-Cola Games, has been cancelled.
Editor’s note: This story was published in The Fiji Times on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.
