There is an indication of escalating levels of infection in the community - Dr. Fong

Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says there is an indication of escalating levels of infection in the community and they are also aware of an increase in evidence of positive cases in the community within Viti Levu.

He says the feedback from hospital admissions is that they have noticed an increase in COVID positive tests even though none of the cases so far are presenting because of COVID disease.

Dr. Fong says the widespread infections that occurred during the outbreak earlier this year and high levels of vaccination in Viti Levu are expected to be protective, however, it is expected that waning immunity levels will be more of an issue.

He adds vaccine booster doses for those 5 months beyond their second dose is essential.

Fijivillage calls on people to adhere to the COVID safe measures as we continue to get reports of people not following COVID protocols.