Some non-essential businesses open in places like Ba

Businesses like hardware shops and bottle shops are open in Ba Town.

Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong had highlighted last night that apart from the Suva and Nausori containment zones, for the rest of Fiji, essential businesses, such as supermarkets are open, essential movement is allowed, and the normal curfew hours from 11pm to 4am apply.

But the Health Ministry is urging everyone to please stay home.

Doctor Fong says every time you leave, you risk bringing this killer virus home with you but if you absolutely do have to leave, wear a mask and make sure you have the careFIJI installed and turned on at all times.

He says if more Fijians had downloaded the careFIJI app from the start, we wouldn’t be in this position today.

Doctor Fong also stresses that if they see gatherings or large numbers of people moving about elsewhere in Fiji, they won’t hesitate to extend these lockdown measures to other parts of the country.

Acting Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu is concerned and says members of the public and the business community should follow the clear COVID-19 safety protocols and guidelines.

Tudravu says people do not have to rely on the Police to come and enforce the restrictions.

He says the Police believe that people's IQ level is far above being chased around all the time.

Tudravu is currently moving around checkpoints in Suva and Nausori areas visiting the Police Officers and thanking them for their commitment.