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Is dancing allowed in functions like weddings and birthday parties?
Masking, physical distancing and ventilation are the main factors to consider when having outside functions – Dr Fong

Is dancing allowed in functions like weddings and birthday parties?

Masking, physical distancing and ventilation are the main factors to consider when having outside functions – Dr Fong

By Vijay Narayan , Dhanjay Deo
07/02/2022
[Photo: Supplied]

Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong says masking, physical distancing and ventilation are the main factors to consider when people are looking at COVID-19 risk mitigation measures for outside functions like weddings and birthday parties.

When asked by fijivillage on whether dancing is allowed in private functions like birthday parties and weddings, Doctor Fong says they are not having dancing and no nightclubs due to the lack of ventilation.

He says outside parties may be a different approach based on the risk mitigation measures.

Fijivillage has sent further questions for clarification on whether dancing is allowed for outside parties. We are awaiting for Doctor Fong’s assessment and response. Meanwhile Doctor Fong says they will maintain masking restriction for public spaces and within public service vehicles and the only change will be that they will move masking for everyone aged 8 years over.

He says there will be a number of other exceptions that they will be revealing soon.

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