COVID-19 vaccination drive in parts of Macuata and Bua today
The Health Ministry's COVID-19 vaccination drive starts today in parts of Macuata and Bua. You can get vaccinated at St Mary's Primary School in Labasa, the Agricultur
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The news has not been good lately as there are more cases in the community with no links - Dr Sahukhan
The Head of Health Protection Dr Aalisha Sahukhan says the news has not been good for some time now as more cases are appearing in the community without any link to the o
Dr Fong says they have narrowed the number of contacts emanating from COVID cases confirmed at Extra Supermarket
Health Ministry’s Permanent Secretary Dr James Fong says thousands of Fijians received text alerts on Wednesday alerting them that they may have had contact with s
We believe the virus is still circulating in Nadi, Lautoka, Rakiraki, Lami and potentially throughout the rest of Viti Levu – Dr Fong
The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says they believe this virus is still circulating in Nadi, in Lautoka, in Rakiraki, in Lami and, potentially,throughout t
Dr Fong says in some countries the public and govt failed to take this virus seriously and the pattern is emerging in Fiji
The Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says in some countries around the world, the public and even governments have failed to take this virus seriously and
4 new COVID cases recorded, 2 of these are from Makoi
The worrying trend of increasing COVID-19 cases with no links to other cases continues as Fiji has recorded four new COVID-19 cases. Permanent Secretary for Health, Do
Fiji has recorded its 4th death from COVID-19
Fiji has recorded it’s fourth COVID-19 death. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says a woman from the recent Makoi cluster who tested positive f
Vodafone says no need for rush to withdraw $90 COVID-19 govt assistance
Vodafone Fiji advises the recipients of the $90 COVID cash assistance from government that they do not need to risk themselves waiting in long lines to withdraw cash.
FNPF makes an early relief payment for its members eligible for Phase 2 Round 5
The Fiji National Provident Fund has made an early relief payment for its members eligible for Phase 2 Round 5 which were to be paid next week Tuesday. Acting CEO Vili
Suva-Nausori Lockdown will now be from 11pm Friday to 4am next Wednesday
The Suva-Nausori lockdown will now be from 11pm Friday to 4am next Wednesday. The Health Ministry says given the rapidly rising number of contacts stemming from new ca
5 military officers and a police officer arrested for drinking alcohol in Narere
5 Military Officers and a Police Officer were arrested for drinking alcohol in Narere last night while six others were arrested for celebrating a birthday in Nakasi. 5
Prioritization of COVID-19 testing is based on the clinical details of a person – Dr Fong
The Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says their COVID-19 testing is based on the clinical details of a person which goes through a prioritization process
Health Ministry will soon reveal if essential services will operate during the Suva and Nausori curfew period
The Ministry of Health will soon release further details if essential services will be allowed to operate during the 24-hour day and night curfew which will come into eff
People are still lining up outside some of the major supermarkets in Suva and Nasinu
People are still lining up outside some of the major supermarkets in Suva and Nasinu today. Some people have contacted us and have sent us photos of them lining outsid
New World supermarket closed in Nausori for screening and disinfection
The Ministry of Health says the New World Supermarket in Nausori is currently closed for the purpose of screening and disinfection. The Ministry says people will be ad
Tracing and testing continues for contacts from Extra Supermarket
Through the careFiji contact tracing app, the Health Ministry has managed to locate many people who may have been in close proximity with a positive COVID-19 case at Exta
Dr. Fong agrees they have to up their communication to get more public confidence in the way they are working
Health Ministry's Permanent Secretary Dr James Fong says as challenges are evolving day by day and with a lot of changes occurring, the priority is to sort their response
Ministry of Economy to handle rationing program during the 72 hours curfew for Suva and Nausori - Dr Fong
The Ministry of Economy will be looking after the rationing of food to people who are in need during the 24-hour curfew period that will come into effect for Suva and Nau
Security forces working on solidifying the enforcement of COVID-19 measures – Dr Fong
The Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says the security forces are working on solidifying the enforcement of COVID-19 measures and it will be evident in th
There will be discussions to look at ways of ensuring we can balance the economic issues with the need to stop the virus from moving - Dr Fong
The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says once the upcoming lockdown is finished, he knows there will be lots of discussions happening within all the other ag
Dr Fong says people cannot gather to celebrate Eid tomorrow
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong wishes a sincere Eid Mubarak to all those marking this joyous occasion safely at home. He says Eid, the festive o