Definition of high-risk businesses widened – Dr Fong

The definition of high-risk businesses that have been closed throughout Viti Levu, including in the Nadi and Lautoka Containment Area have been widened.

Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says the businesses include gyms, movie theatres, video gaming shops, cyber cafes, taverns, bars, billiard shops and amusement arcades, as well as hairdressers, barber shops, spas, beauty therapy, massage therapy venues, saunas and tattoo parlours.

He says the nature of these businesses means they cannot operate with proper COVID-safe protocols, including enforced physical distancing of two metres.

Doctor Fong says they should all close everywhere on Viti Levu for at least the next 14 days.

The suspension of international passenger travel is in effect, with the exception of Fijians travelling for medical purposes and other passengers as approved by the Permanent Secretary for Health.