Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar says they are now seeking help of the National Fire Authority staff to assist in the cleaning of certain areas in Lautoka.
Kumar confirms disinfectants have been provided to Lautoka, Nadi, Sigatoka and Nasinu municipal councils.
Details regarding providing disinfectants to other municipal councils are expected to be released later today.
Kumar says they want to be certain that market vendors of Lautoka Municipal Market are well protected as they will be sharing space and selling their produce.
The Local Government Minister says with the help of the World Health Organisation and the Ministry of Health, representatives from all municipal councils were provided with training on what has to be done during this period.
Kumar says more details regarding disinfecting work will be released soon.
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