49,362 COVID-19 tests conducted so far
A total of 49,362 COVID-19 laboratory tests have been conducted so far with a daily average of 839 tests over the last 7 days, and a weekly average of 3,485 tests over th
Tag: COVID 19
We will only give passes for funerals and medical emergencies - Dr Fong
The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong has stressed that they will only give passes to move in and out of a containment zone for emergency cases such as medical
The fastest way people in lockdown can start to earn a living again is to contain the virus - Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says the fastest way people who cannot earn a living because of the lockdown can start to earn a living again is to cont
This is not a time for finger-pointing or blaming – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says this is not a time for finger-pointing or blaming. He says there’s a great deal of frustration among the
The two latest clusters of cases indicate to us that the virus has spread to different areas of Viti Levu – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says we remain in a period of nationwide containment but the two latest clusters of cases indicate to us that this virus
If you keep moving around, you are shifting the goal post for me – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says he wants people to understand that if they keep moving around and do not stay at home, they keep shifting the goal p
2 new COVID-19 cases confirmed
2 new COVID-19 cases confirmed. 1 case is in Ra and 1 who contracted the virus from the Makoi family.
Gavoka calls on govt to provide alternative avenues for the livelihoods of villagers following restrictions implemented by iTaukei Affairs
SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka is calling on government to provide alternative avenues for livelihoods for the iTaukei villagers following the new restrictions announced b
Ministry concerned that residents in informal settlements are not following COVID-19 safety protocols
Minister for Housing and Community Development, Premila Kumar says the ministry is concerned that the residents in some informal settlements are not following COVID-19 sa
COVID-19 press conference this afternoon
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong will have a press conference on COVID-19 this afternoon. The time is yet to be confirmed. Stay with us as we will
Doctor Fong confirms that the Health Ministry has stopped Police passes being used at the containment zone borders
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has confirmed that the Health Ministry has stopped Police passes being used at the containment zone borders. As all e
Use satellite and mini markets within containment zones - Kumar
People are encouraged to use satellite and mini markets within their containment zones so it reduces overcrowding in the main markets. Residents living within the Suva
Al-Hamd Smart Living donates face masks and prepares food packs for affected families in Nadi
Nadi based Al-Hamd Smart Living has donated 500 surgical masks to the Nawaka COVID Response Unit and are in the process of preparing 100 food packs for the affected peopl
Concerns raised on vehicles and people still moving in and out of the containment zone borders in Lami, Suva and Nausori
Vehicles are still moving in and out of the containment zone borders at the Tamavua-i-Wai and Wainibuku Bridge near Rups Nakasi, and concerns are being raised on what typ
Food and grog stalls closed at Centrepoint
All food and grog stalls at Centrepoint at Laucala Beach near RB Patel Supermarket have been closed and only vegetable sellers have been allowed to operate with strict me
Please know the full range of symptoms of COVID-19 and go to the Health Ministry’s screening clinics near you for a check up
Please know the full range of symptoms of COVID-19 and go to the Health Ministry’s screening clinics near you for a check-up. According to the Fijian Health Min
No national lockdown – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says they will not impose a national lockdown as they will need to have a balance for people to access essential services
Fiji receives 4 more GeneXpert machines that can churn out test results in 45 minutes
Fiji’s efforts to battle the spread of COVID-19 has received a major boost as we have received 4 more GeneXpert machines that can churn out test results in 45 minu
India COVID: Delhi builds makeshift funeral pyres as deaths climb
Crematoriums in the Indian capital Delhi have been forced to build makeshift funeral pyres, as the city runs out of space to cremate its dead. Staff is working around
It is essential to restrict the unnecessary movement of children to keep them safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19 - Akbar
Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar says it is essential to restrict the unnecessary movement of children, as a precautionary measure, to keep the young ones safe and prev
FNPF highlights conditions for one-off relief payment of $220
Fiji National Provident Fund members living or working in any of the lockdown zones will only qualify for the one-off relief of $220, if they are not accessing any of the