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No sense in running to the market and buying up massive amounts of goods - PM

No sense in running to the market and buying up massive amounts of goods - PM

By Vijay Narayan
19/03/2020
PM at the announcement of safety measures in regards to first case of COVID-19.

Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainiamarama says essential goods will be available in the country and there is no need for people to rush and buy in large stocks.

Bainimarama says no one should act in fear or with panic.

He says we are in this together, we will endure this together and we will overcome this together as well.

Fiji’s health relies on your help in the government’s containment efforts. If you are feeling unwell, or know someone who is feeling unwell, immediately contact the Health Ministry on one of these numbers:

In the Central Division call 2219905;  

In the Eastern Division call 2219906;

In the Western Division call 2219907; and

In the Northern Division call 2219908.

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