The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says sometimes their presence in public spaces is just to investigate and it does not mean something will happen in the area.
There are reports circulating that a woman from a village in Nausori had attended the funeral in Tavakubu and there is a potential threat of the area being placed under lockdown.
Dr Fong says every time they try to investigate a suspected step, people start thinking that there is something happening.
He is urging the people not to be afraid when they see health staff in their area.
Dr Fong says they understand public anxiety but they will inform the people if there is something.
