Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says indoor events with more than 20 people will need a permit while outdoor events do not need a permit however the organizers must enforce COVID safe measures.

He says Fijians who want to host events outside in an open air environment such as a shed or in their compounds must ensure that they are compliant with all COVID safe measures.

He says people will need to ensure that the event is at a 80% capacity of the venue, everyone is wearing masks unless they are eating, physical distancing is maintained, there is no dancing except by the members of a hired dance group or a live band, no sharing of utensils, keep sanitizers or hand washing facility for guests and keep a register for all the guests with their contact details.

The Acting Prime Minister says people must remember that these protocols are there to protect them.

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Sayed-Khaiyum also says people who are hosting an indoor event of up to 80% capacity in halls will have to apply for a permit from relevant authorities.

He says while people are required to apply for a permit, other measures such as masking, proper ventilation, two metres physical distancing, and sanitizing remain crucial.

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He adds authorities can order the closure of the function if the protocols are breached and they will be randomly checking these events for compliance.