Fijians urged to take protective measures amid rising COVID-19 cases

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SUVA, July 8 (Xinhua) -- The Fijians have been urged to take protective measures as the island nation continues to report more COVID-19 cases.

Fiji recorded 243 new COVID-19 cases in the last three days with 94 cases being reported in the central part of the country, reported the Fiji Broadcasting Corporation (FBC) on Friday.

Permanent Secretary for Health James Fong said that lockdown in Fiji is not necessary, however, the Fijians must take protective measures at all times.

Fiji, with a population of around 900,000, has recorded more than 65,000 COVID-19 cases with 866 deaths since March 2020 when it recorded its first confirmed case. Enditem

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