Parts of Muanikoso in Nasinu are being cordoned off – Dr Fong

Permanent Secretary for Health Dr. James Fong has confirmed that parts of Muanikoso in Nasinu are being cordoned off.

5 people from a household tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday.

Doctor Fong had said yesterday they will not lock down the Muanikoso area in Nasinu as the 5 members of the household took all the precautions and were in home quarantine from May 11th.

Doctor Fong said that a member of the household from Muanikoso is an employee of Extra Supermarket and known primary contact of one of the cases from that cluster.

She was identified as a contact on Tuesday 11th May and has been in home quarantine ever since.

Doctor Fong said it is believed that she contracted the virus from the case at her place of work and then it spread within her household.

The investigation by the response team has highlighted that her entire household also placed themselves in home quarantine from 11th May; they remained at home, and enlisted the support of their extended family to maintain their quarantine; dropping groceries at their gate during the quarantine period.

He said based on the results of the investigations, and due to the diligence of this family in maintaining their home quarantine, they will not be locking down Muanikoso at this time.

Doctor Fong added we must commend the family for their decision to adhere to the home quarantine directive issued by the Ministry.