Greater Suva area to be locked down for 14 days after confirmation of 2 new cases in Nabua

Two new cases of COVID-19 in Fiji as announced by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama.

They are a couple from Nabua.

21-year-old wife developed symptoms on Saturday 28th March.

Partner developed symptoms on Tuesday 31st March.

Symptoms started with a running nose.

Fiji has confirmed two more cases of #COVID19. Both are isolated safely in Navua Hospital.

All of the greater Suva area is being locked down from tomorrow morning. Read my full statement here: https://t.co/13Tjp9Whp7

In short: Stay at home, and follow government directives.

— Frank Bainimarama (@FijiPM) April 2, 2020

Immediately dial 158 if you're showing symptoms.

Contact tracing has begun.

Two new cases are unrelated to the past 5 cases.

There is a high risk these two new cases have infected others.

Both patients are hairdressers.

Greater Suva area will be locked down.

From 5am today- the Greater Suva Area from Delainavesi Bridge to Sawani Junction and Nausori Bridge.

Nationwide curfew will start at 8pm till 5am from tonight.

Source: World Health Organization