We are having focused lockdowns to avoid a nationwide lockdown- Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says they want to have a focused lockdown to avoid a nationwide lockdown. Dr Fong says they will not give warnings if
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We don’t want to walk around with one 4x2 to tell people to go home - Doctor Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says essential movement is when you want to go to the pharmacy or have a medical problem that needs to be addressed. H
Some variety stores in Lautoka have indicated to close their shops - Singh
Lautoka Chamber of Commerce Chairman, Pyara Singh says he is pleading with some businesses in Lautoka to remain open as their staff are dependent on them. He confirms
More people seen wearing masks in Suva as businesses get strict with COVID guidelines
More people could be seen wearing masks and practicing social distancing around Suva today and businesses have started enforcing strict measures like not allowing custome
Various retailers are starting to follow the rules – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says many retailers are starting to follow the COVID-19 rules. These rules include wearing a mask, maintaining two me
We are expecting more positive cases of COVID-19 in the coming days - Dr Sahukhan
Head of Health Protection, Dr. Aalisha Sahukhan says they are expecting more positive cases of COVID-19 in the coming days because of the 14 days incubation period. Do
Health team currently contacting teachers of the school that the 14-year-old COVID-19 positive case attends – Dr Fong
A team from the Central Division Command Centre is currently contacting the teachers of the school that the 14-year-old student from Cunningham attends. The Permanent
Emotional plea from Dr Fong after circulation of confidential email about 14-yr-old COVID-19 patient
The Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says he is really disappointed and wished people had more sense and be a little more caring after a confidential emai
Two children from Wainitarawau Settlement in Cunningham confirmed as latest COVID-19 cases
Latest updates from Health Ministry on active COVID-19 cases
People are still not wearing masks and practicing social distancing around Suva
Many people are not wearing masks and practicing social distancing around Suva. This was widely observed by Fijivillage this morning. Major areas of concern are the
We will need the help of police in enforcing COVID-19 health protection guidelines - SCC
The Suva City Council and Police will be meeting today to discuss the possibility of sending people home who are just seen loitering around at the bus stand, market and p
Why can’t people just wear masks – Dr. Fong
The Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong says they would love to make mask-wearing mandatory however it becomes tough to police it. Dr. Fong has also asked w
Bus operators planning to stop/limit services from tomorrow in lockdown area in Nadi and Lautoka
Bus operators are planning to stop providing bus services from tomorrow in the lockdown area in Nadi and Lautoka or limit services to morning, midday and afternoon to ens
Soldier may have contracted COVID-19 in the course of handling some baggage and interacting with two passengers – Dr Fong
The Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr James Fong says they feel the soldier may have contracted COVID-19 in the course of handling some baggage and interacting with two
Our presence does not mean something will happen in the area - Dr Fong
The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says sometimes their presence in public spaces is just to investigate and it does not mean something will happen in the a
COVID-19 test results for Moturiki trio expected today
The Health Ministry is expected to confirm tomorrow the COVID-19 test results of the three people from Naicabecabe Village in Moturiki who travelled with Fiji’s l
Breach at the quarantine was an incident waiting to happen – Dr. Fong
Health Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. James Fong says the quarantine is an operation run by human beings and no quarantine process in the whole world has been
Mini buses are operating with full capacity and people are not wearing masks
Mini buses are operating in the lockdown area in Nadi and Lautoka today with full capacity and passengers are not wearing masks according to Viti Minibuses Co-operative L
Screening clinics to be set-up after woman who tested positive travelled in mini bus and attended funeral
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says they will set up a number of fixed and mobile screening clinics throughout Lautoka and Nadi to be able to pick up an
Fiji continues to be affected by COVID-19
Contact tracing continues for most parts of Suva and Nausori. Mon 19th Apr Tue 20th Apr Wed 21st Apr Thu 22nd Apr Sat 24th Apr Sun 25th Apr Mon 26t
All banks to be open today in the lockdown area
Commercial Banks in all parts of the country including lockdown areas will be open and operational today. The Chairman of the Association of Banks Rakesh Ram says COVI