Business communities want restricted movement imposed after reports of three positive COVID-19 cases on Vanua Levu.
The cases include one from Nabouwalu and two quarantine cases in Labasa.
Members of the Labasa Chamber of Commerce and Savusavu Chamber of Commerce are now pleading with Government to impose restrictions in affected areas to contain the spread of the virus.
Labasa Chamber president Satish Kumar said the restricted movement should be emphasised in the province of Bua to prevent the illness from spreading.
“This is really important because we can’t afford to be careless as everyone’s already affected and that is why restricted movement is imperative,” he said.
“We have advised our members to lift their precaution measures in shops to another level to protect themselves.”
Savusavu Chamber president Ravi Chhaganlal said they worked closely with frontline workers and had advised their members to be vigilant.
“Restricted movement should be imposed and we have reminded our members to increase visibility in their shops to ensure that customers adhere to advice.”
