Coronavirus restrictions

The WHO's Western Pacific division held a media briefing this week to discuss the coronavirus.

Asked when regional countries might lift some restrictions imposed under their states of emergency, the WHO Regional Director Takeshi Kasai urged caution.

"When we consider lifting, we need a careful analysis of the situation And we should not lift everything all at once."

Dr Kasai said this applied to all countries, including those in the Pacific islands who had no reported cases of Covid-19.

Grandmother Senolita was buried by members of her family, who posted a video  of the burial on Facebook.

Only four people were allowed to attend.

Kaniva News reports grieving family members prayed and sang hymns during the burial.

According to Ministry of Health regulations updated on April 2, public funeral services are not permitted and families or communities must not carry out funerals.

This is to help stop the spread of COVID-19.