The Parliament sittings scheduled for today, Friday 28 May 2021, and Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2021 have been cancelled.
In a statement, Speaker of Parliament Ratu Epeli Nailatikau confirms a secretariat staff has been identified as a primary contact of a COVID-19 positive case.
Ratu Epeli adds as a precautionary measure and upon the directive of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, the Parliamentary precincts and offices will be closed with immediate effect until further notice.
He says all Parliamentary business will resume upon advice and clearance from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services.
