People are continuing to flock to supermarkets to stock up on food and essential household items as the nation awaits the major announcement by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fijivillage visited supermarkets in Suva this morning and found many packed and out of trolleys as they suddenly received an influx of customers.
Since 9 o'clock this morning, it has been packed at Extra Supermarket along Flagstaff.
Extra Supermarket says on a normal day they have 170 trolleys available but since 9am they have had to bring out 100 more trolleys.
It says they have no problems with stock at the moment.
Toilet paper has been the consistent item on everyone’s trolley.
Saheema Nisha from 9 miles was one of the many that rushed to Extra Supermarket this morning.
There were also long lines of people at MH Superfresh in Tamavua.
There were people lining up at the counter and also outside waiting for trolleys.
MH Superfresh says they have more than enough stock available.
Max Value in Flagstaff was also packed this morning.
We have been told they have more than enough stock.
