As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the country, many people are still seen not adhering to COVID-safe protocols.
Fijivillage visited a few areas in Suva today and noticed there was a blatant disregard of COVID safe protocols.
People were seen not wearing their masks properly and not maintaining physical distancing while waiting in lines.
Similar scenes were noticed at the Suva Bus Stand where many people were not physical distancing while waiting for buses or were not wearing their masks properly.
Concerns have also been raised about COVID-safe protocols not being followed at the Albert Park COVID-19 vaccination site.
People are not physically distancing in the pavilion area and while many are wearing masks, they are not covering their noses properly.
People who were not wearing masks, were also allowed to wait for vaccination.
Some people who contacted us with photos said they are going back home without getting their booster shots as COVID safe measures were clearly not being followed and they did not enter the area as they may get the virus because unmasked people were sitting close to each other.
When asked by Fijivillage, Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says they will try to sort the masking issue.
He says the good thing is that ventilation is not an issue.
