Minister for Defence and National Security, Inia Seruiratu says the four Divisional Commissioners have commenced work to identify and set up community isolation facilities in all divisions.
They are currently looking at setting up 10 community isolation facilities in the Central Division which will mainly be boarding schools in Serua, Tailevu and Naitasiri.
Seruiratu says all Divisional Commissioners are now working with the 14 provincial councils, Roko and advisory councillors in creating awareness about COVID-19 protocols and the setting up of community isolation facilities.
He says the four Divisional Commissioners are well ahead in their planning stage and will be ready with the isolation facilities should there be a need.
He says they are also grateful to the businesses that are coming forward with assistance.
Seruiratu says Vinod Patel and Company Limited has today donated washing machines that will be used in community isolation facilities in Lautoka.
The authorities are also ensuring that community isolation facilities have power and water supply and they are fenced.
