Coronavirus-hit Fiji bracing for second crisis as Cyclone Harold approaches

Fiji is now bracing for the full force of Cyclone Harold after it tore through Vanuatu.

Much of Fiji remains under Covid-19 lockdown or curfew as the country prepares to grapple two crises at once.

Strong winds and heavy rain are expected in some areas after the category 5 cyclone took out communication in Vanuatu’s central islands.

Fiji also has 14 confirmed cases of coronavirus.

Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama is urging citizens to evacuate if they need to.