The general public must adhere to restrictions in place What is COVID-19
CORONAVIRUSES are a large group of viruses, with six of these viruses known to cause a range of illnesses from the common cold to the more serious Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). COVID-19 was discovered in late December, 2019 after an unusual cluster of pneumonia cases was noted in Wuhan City, Hubei province, China. Preventative measures for COVID-19 in Fiji?
The Fijian Ministry of Health and Medical Services is following the World Health Organisation's advice and working across agencies to manage the risks of COVID-19 and preventing the spread of this virus through: Travel restrictions Anyone who entered Fiji from March 20 from any overseas destination is required to self-quarantine for 14 days
Travel to Fiji is restricted for all foreign nationals who have visited mainland China, Iran, USA, United Kingdom and Europe or anywhere in South Korea within 14 days of their intended travel to Fiji.
All international cruise ships are banned from berthing anywhere in Fiji as of March 16 , 2020.
Additional health screening checkpoints are in place
Enhanced measures to detect illnesses for all international travellers at the international point of entry
Passengers disembarking from flights originating from Hong Kong or Singapore will be subject to additional health screening measures Health professionals and facilities on standby
Fiji's doctors and medical practitioners in the public and private sectors have operational procedures in place to identify
and isolate any suspected cases in Fiji Communication with the general public of Fiji
Awareness of COVID-19 and ways to reduce risk are being communicated throughout the country
Social distancing is being encouraged across Fiji
Gatherings of 20 people or more are now banned
What are the symptoms? Symptoms of COVID-19 are respiratory symptoms that are like other respiratory diseases like influenza. Having the symptoms does not necessarily mean you have COVID-19. The symptoms can include: Fatigue
Fever
Shortness of breath
Dry cough How can you keep safe?
The Fijian Ministry of Health recommends that all visitors to Fiji practise simple hygiene measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other diseases.
Cover your mouth and nose with tissue, sleeve or elbow when coughing or sneezing. Make sure to throw any tissues in a closed bin after use.
Frequently clean your hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub
Avoid contact with persons with flu like symptoms
If you suspect you have contracted COVID-19 please contact the reporting hotlines: 1. Central division - +679 2219905 2. Eastern division - +679 2219906 3. Western division - +679 2219907 4. Northern division - +679 2219908 Source: FIJI.TRAVEL