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Fiji: No new COVID-19 cases, Social gatherings of 20 people or less will be allowed from Monday 27th April

Written by IWK Bureau | Apr 24, 2020 6:45:15 AM

Fiji Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama addressed the media and gave an update on coronavirus cases in Fiji:

  • 114 samples tested since this Monday and all have returned negative
  • No new COVID-19 cases so far.
  • All remaining COVID-19 patients in stable conditions.
  • 10 out of 18 patients have fully recovered from the virus.
  • Only 8 patients remain with COVID-19.
  • No confirmed case of COVID-19 in Fiji has been over the age of 65.
  • The sobering reality is that those who contracted the virus were young and in good health.
  • With over 900 tests having been made only 2% have come back positive with is far lower than world figures.
  • PM has declared this weekend Fiji's Weekend of Readiness and Responsibility.
  • Nightclubs, swimming pools and gyms to remain closed.
  • From Sunday 26th curfew will be from 10 pm to 5 am.
  • Inter-island travel to begin on Sunday 26th April.
  • Social gatherings of 20 people or less will be allowed from Monday 27th April.