Person who was in close contact with two new cases of COVID-19 has been tested

COVID-19 Health

Person who was in close contact with two new cases of COVID-19 has been tested - Dr. Waqainabete

By Naveel Krishant

02/04/2020

Health Minister Dr. Ifereimi Waqainabete

Health Minister Dr. Ifereimi Waqainabete says that the test of the person who was in close contact with the two new patients of COVID-19 has been done.

The man is in the isolation ward at the Labasa Hospital.

Dr. Waqainabete says the test is being sent to the Fiji Centre for Disease Control in Tamavua.

He adds that they will be running the test this afternoon and until then they cannot really comment on whether the test is positive or negative.

Dr. Waqainabete says that the person remains a person of interest.

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