Fiji receives $175,000 worth of relief supplies from the US

The United States has donated over $175,000 worth of locally-sourced COVID-19 relief supplies to Fiji.

The donation includes over 1,400 litres of hand sanitizer, 1,000 boxes of sanitizing wipes, 9,000 face masks, 500 surgical gowns, and 50,000 pairs of latex gloves, 3 tents, 90 folding chairs, 20 folding tables, iPads and generators.

US ambassador to Fiji, Joseph Cella says it is a joy to be able to help Fijians in their fight against COVID-19.

Cella says these supplies will assist the Ministry of Health and the disciplined forces with managing contact tracing and setting up fever clinics and forward operating bases.

He adds all items were purchased locally to maximize the economic benefit to Fijian businesses.