Tourism Fiji says there is no cause for alarm following a report of typhoid in five villages in Navosa Province on the island of Viti Levu. The national tourist office’s chief executive, Josefa Tuamoto, said the region is located more than 50 kilometres inland from the destination’s main tourism belts and "well off the beaten track."
Tourists visiting Fiji, he said, had no cause for alarm and added that the Fijian government was keeping a close eye on the situation.
However, Tuamoto said anyone visiting the isolated area should heed the local medical authority’s advice and drink only bottled water.
They should also exercise caution if participating in kava ceremonies.
Tourism Fiji says there is no cause for alarm following a report of typhoid in five villages in Navosa Province on the island of Viti Levu. The national tourist office’s chief executive, Josefa Tuamoto, said the region is located more than 50 kilometres inland from the destination’s main tourism belts and "well off the beaten track."
Tourists visiting Fiji, he said, had no cause for alarm and added that the Fijian government was keeping a close eye on the situation.
However, Tuamoto said anyone visiting the isolated area should heed the local medical authority’s advice and drink only bottled water.
They should also exercise caution if participating in kava ceremonies.
