Fiji recorded 5 new cases of COVID-19

Fiji has recorded five increasingly affirmed instances of COVID-19.

This brings Fiji’s absolute number of COVID-19 cases to 12.

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Fiji has recorded five more confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings Fiji’s total number of COVID-19 cases to 12. #TimesNews #FijiNews #COVID19Fiji https://t.co/jxnFd5GOLb

— The Fiji Times (@fijitimes) April 4, 2020

In making the declaration, Head administrator Voreqe Bainimarama said this was the most elevated recorded cases overnight.

We have confirmed five new cases of #COVID19 in Fiji, our largest jump in cases in a day.

Everyone should stay at home unless their life or livelihood depends on leaving. Children and the elderly should stay at home at all times.

Follow the rules and help us #FlattenTheCurve.

— Frank Bainimarama (@JVBainimaramafj) April 4, 2020

Nadi likewise recorded its originally affirmed instance of COVID-19 – from a lady who as of late came back from New Zealand.