There will be consequences for people who breach the COVID-19 regulations within the Suva, Lami, Nausori, Nadi and Lautoka containment areas in the next 14 days.

The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says whoever breaches the COVID-19 regulations will be dealt with by the law since they have a standing process in place that is already legislated.

He confirms people seen loitering around unnecessarily in the next 14 days will be arrested.

Dr Fong says these lockdowns will be mandated.

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Beginning from this morning, when the curfew period ends, and for the next 14 days, the greater public will not be allowed in or out of the following containment zones :

Lami to Suva Nausori areas - For a period of 14 days, they will be closing off exits at the checkpoints, starting from 4am tomorrow morning, the 26th of April: beginning from Wainadoi to Tamavua-i- Wai which is the Lami containment area, Tamavua-i-Wai to 8 Miles near Rups Mega in Nakasi which is the Suva containment area and 8 Miles near Rups Mega in Nakasi to Logani Village on Kings Road which is the Nausori containment area.

Doctor Fong says the Nadi to Lautoka containment area will be divided into two zones — Nadi Zone will begin from Momi Junction to Lomolomo Police Post and from Lomolomo Police Post to Nacilau.

Doctor Fong says the current free movement between Lautoka to Nadi will no longer be allowed for the next 14 days beginning today.