COVID: WHO team probing origin of virus arrives in China
COVID: WHO team probing origin of virus arrives in China A World Health Organization team has arrived in the Chinese city of Wuhan to start its investigation into the
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Premier League players told by UK government to stop celebratory hugs, kisses
The British government is increasingly troubled by football players hugging and kissing in celebrations, risking coronavirus infections and the sport’s ability to
No cases of the new strain of COVID-19 at our border quarantine facilities – Dr Waqainabete
Minister for Health Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete says there is no cases of the new strain of COVID-19 at our border quarantine facilities. Dr Waqainabete says they are well
Health Ministry working to register priority group for phase 1 of COVID-19 vaccination
The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says they are working to register all those that will be part of the first phase of vaccination for COVID-19. He says
Economic empowerment of women is one sure way to help us build back better post COVID – Vuniwaqa
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Mereseini Vuniwaqa says the economic empowerment of women is one sure way to not only alleviate poverty, but to help
$189.6 million paid for COVID-19 withdrawal
The Fiji National Provident Fund says members who have accessed the COVID-19 withdrawal have been paid $189.6 million so far with the Government top-up totalling $80.2 mi
Polls reveal more than 80% of Japanese public think Tokyo Olympics won't or shouldn't go ahead
More than 80% of people in Japan who were surveyed in two polls in the last few days say the Tokyo Olympics should be cancelled or postponed, or say they believe the Olym
US Embassy to soon make an announcement on further aid for Fijians - Cella
The US Embassy in Fiji will soon make an announcement on further aid for Fijians affected by Tropical Cyclone Yasa. Last month, they had donated $204,550 in assistance
Worldwide coronavirus cases have surpassed 90 million
Worldwide coronavirus cases have surpassed 90 million as nations around the globe scramble to procure vaccines and continue to extend or reinstate lockdowns to fight new
Fiji to benefit as UK helps mobilise $US1b to help countries access COVID-19 vaccines
The United Kingdom has mobilised US$1 billion from global donors to support vulnerable countries including Fiji access coronavirus vaccines. They helped raise the mone
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip receive vaccinations
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have received COVID-19 vaccinations. BBC News reports the vaccinations were administered yesterday by a household doctor at Windsor
COVID-19: UK sees highest daily toll of 1,325 deaths
A further 1,325 people have died in the UK within 28 days of a positive Covid test - the biggest figure reported in a single day since the pandemic began. BBC News re
A study suggests Pfizer vaccine 'works' against key variant mutation
Lab studies have shown the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine can still target a key mutation that has emerged in two new strains of coronavirus. This is only one of many mutatio
Two more UK variant COVID-19 cases in NZ
There were four new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand in the last two days and two of the cases are linked to the new strain of COVID-19 recently identified in the UK.
Organisers say the Olympic Games will go ahead despite COVID-19 surge
Tokyo 2020 organisers say they will be ready to host the Olympic Games - despite the city declaring a state of emergency over COVID-19. The rescheduled Olympic Games i
All HMAS Adelaide crew test negative for COVID-19 on Day 12 testing
All 618 personnel onboard HMAS Adelaide have tested negative for COVID-19 after their compulsory Day 12 tests and they have also completed their mandatory 14-day quaranti
WHO team investigating COVID-19 origins denied entry to China
A World Health Organisation team due to investigate the origins of COVID-19 in the city of Wuhan has been denied entry to China. Two members were already en route, wit
4 new border cases of COVID-19
The Ministry of Health has today announced four new border cases of COVID-19. Permanent Secretary Dr. James Fong says the 1st case is a 35-year-old man who travelled f
Polish hospital faces fine for letting celebs jump vaccine queue
A hospital in Poland is facing a fine of $US67,000 for allowing a group of actors, media executives and a former prime minister to jump ahead of the queue and receive a c
All COVID-19 vaccines prevent people from getting severely sick but are less useful in preventing transmission – Dr. Fong
The Ministry of Health says all COVID-19 vaccines that have been approved for use are effective in preventing a person from getting severely sick if infected by the disea
British Prime Minister announces new national lockdown for England
British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has announced a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February to combat a fast-spreading new variant of the coronavi