
The statemnt says although they were provided medical treatment as standard of care, their illnesses progressively worsened and despite best efforts, they died within a few days of each other. At this stage the Ministry is conducting investigations into the possible causes and has also put in place necessary public health measures.
The Ministry is also working with the Fiji Police Force’s forensics department, the World Health Organisation, and the United States Centre for Disease Control and Prevention on determining the cause of death.