Waila woman raises concern about Fiji Times article with the AG
Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says there are, unfortunately, some media outlets, politicians, and individuals who care more about politicising COVID-19 than wantin
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Batch of vaccines that breach cold chain parameters, is entirely removed and not used – Dr Fong
The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong has highlighted that they are careful of the quality control for vaccines and if one batch does not look good or breaches
I’m confident that Fiji has enough equipment for the surge in COVID-19 cases – Dr. Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says he is confident that Fiji has enough equipment for the surge in COVID-19 cases that they have planned for, and they
Fiji is following WHO guidelines that helps the doctors to determine whether a patient’s death was related to COVID-19 or another illness – Dr Sahukhan
The Ministry of Health’s Head of Health Protection, Doctor Aalisha Sahukhan says the 7 positive COVID cases that have died due to pre-existing non-COVID-related il
Lockdowns, physical distancing and limitations to our rights during these times must not be used as an excuse to neglect and ill-treat older persons - Raj
The Human Rights and Anti Discrimination Commission says lockdowns, physical distancing and limitations to our rights and freedoms during these extraordinary times must n
Laucala Bay McDonald’s branch closed as a precautionary measure
McDonald’s Fiji Director Marc McElrath says they have closed their branch in Laucala Bay as a precautionary measure. McElrath says they have taken this measure
Govt distributes a total of 34,700 food ration, grocery and essential item packs
The Fijian Government has distributed a total of 34,700 food ration, grocery and essential item packs. In a statement, the Government says it continues to assist p
COVID-19 vaccination campaign starts in Lami today
The COVID-19 vaccination campaign starts in Lami today. Health Ministry teams will be at Tikaram Park in Lami from 9 o'clock this morning. They will be there until
Some people were released from CWM Hospital after 4 days of quarantine and had to be called back to serve full quarantine
Health Ministry's Permanent Secretary Dr James Fong reveals there were difficulties in the initial part of their operation at the CWM Hospital regarding the designation a
We must not let the number of COVID cases surpass the capacity of health services to cater for sick people- Dr Tudravu
The Health Ministry's Chief Medical Advisor Doctor Jemesa Tudravu says we must not let the number of COVID cases surpass the capacity of health services to cater for sick
One COVID positive patient passes away due to non COVID related severe illness
Head of Health Protection Dr Aalisha Sahukhan says one patient who had tested positive for COVID-19 during her admission at the CWM Hospital has passed away. Dr. Sahuk
Doctor Fong urges the politicians who are saying they have no plan to stop undermining confidence in their mitigation measures, and to help them by asking people to follow COVID safe guidelines
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong urges the politicians who are saying that the Health Ministry has no plan for COVID-19 to walk back that rhetoric and co
Health Ministry in discussions with Australia with options like getting AUSMAT deployed to Fiji if the need arises
The Permanent Secretary for Health confirms that they are in discussions with Australia about a range of areas for their continued support, including contingency options,
89 new COVID cases, expect number of cases to rise however there is some optimism as severe cases are low
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has confirmed that there are 89 new cases of COVID-19, and he is confident that case numbers will rise in the near term
NFP Leader believes as COVID cases rise, the lives of our frontliners are at risk
National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad says with the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, we are now putting the lives of our frontliners like doctors,
Herd immunity through COVID-19 vaccinations will play a big part in resumption of travel between Australia and Fiji - Feakes
Australian High Commissioner, John Feakes says herd immunity through vaccinations is the answer to get through the COVID-19 outbreak and discussions can then recommence o
Do not believe in rumours and get vaccinated – TISI Sangam
If you are not vaccinated, you are not safe. This has been stressed by TISI Sangam President Sadasivan Naicker who says people should not believe in the false rumo
45 families assisted by Operation Grace last week
45 families within areas from Nakasi to Lami struggling due to the financial impact of the current COVID-19 outbreak in the country were assisted by Operation Grace last
Breaching health restrictions to drink alcohol remains a major concern
Police continue to arrest people who are breaching the health restrictions in place to drink alcohol. 19 people were arrested in the last 24 hours for breaching curfew
Breaching health restrictions to drink alcohol remains a major concern
Police continue to arrest people who are breaching the health restrictions in place to drink alcohol. 19 people were arrested in the last 24 hours for breaching curfew
New daily record for COVID-19 cases as 105 cases have been announced
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong confirms there are 105 new COVID-19 cases and 98 of the new cases are linked to existing clusters It has also been co