Fiji's Ministry of Health has urged for caution ahead of the next phase of lockdown easing amid concerns for the one third of the population under 18 years who are yet to be unvaccinated and older people with comorbidities who, although have better protection with vaccination, their ability to build up vaccine immunity is not as good as younger and healthier persons. As the second dose coverage increases and a greater portion of our population become fully vaccinated against COVID-19, local and international travel restrictions and other social and workplace engagement restrictions will be gradually lifted. Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong said the public must ensure that together with vaccination, we should continue to observe our COVID safe measures and avoid contained spaces and crowds to avoid the risk of increased spread of the virus. CLICK ON HEADLINE FOR MORE