Some nurses have been sent home for refusing to take the AstraZeneca jab.
Health Minister Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete confirmed the nurses were sent on leave under Government’s “no jab, no job” policy.
He said an unvaccinated person would pose a great risk to the vulnerable population. He did not respond to queries on the number of medical staff members involved and how it would affect the Health Ministry’s operations.
The no jab, no job policy was announced last week by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama which drew a huge outcry from worker unions, the legal fraternity and human rights advocates.
