PEOPLE of Fauru Island in Shortland Islands, Western Province are calling on responsible authorities to quickly supply them with the proper protective equipment following the community transmission of COVID-19 in Toumoa Village.
Toumoa Task Force Oversight Committee chairman John Alisae said they have been contacting the Nila Clinic to supply them with facemasks and hand gloves but there is no response.
Mr Alisae said people are really scared and without the COVID-19 safety equipment, the only option is for villagers to self-isolate in their homes.
“At the moment we don’t know what to do to avoid the transmission of the virus,” the chairman said.
He said while people are self-isolated, they also faced the challenge of shortage of food at home and in shops.
“Our goods in every canteen and small shop are out of stock,” he said.
Mr Alisae said the people of Fauru Island were never prepared for the community outbreak of COVID-19 in Toumoa and Samanango villages. The two communities are currently in lockdown which will end on Monday 28th February.
The national government this week, had started sending out emergency supplies to the provinces provided by our donor partners.
By ULUTAH GINA
Gizo News Bureau
