Chinese authorities claim traces of COVID-19 found on frozen chicken wings
Chinese health authorities have found traces of coronavirus in imported frozen chicken wings and on food packaging. NZ Herald reports the Shenzhen Epidemic Prevention
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13 new COVID-19 cases in New Zealand
There are 13 new COVID-19 cases in New Zealand. The 13 new cases are all in Auckland and linked to the four cases initially confirmed earlier this week. The new cases in
Construction of 2 dormitories at QVS expected to begin later this year
The two new dormitories at the Queen Victoria School will have the capacity to house 200 beds. The design work and planning on the state-of-the-art dormitories is alm
$300 COVID test fee for non-citizens and people who want to travel overseas but need to be tested as a requirement – Dr Fong
The Health Ministry says the $300 fee charged for COVID-19 tests will be applied only in certain circumstances, not across the board. Acting Permanent Secretary for He
New COVID-19 border quarantine case confirmed for Fiji
Fiji has a new COVID-19 border quarantine case. Acting Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says the patient is a 61 year old man. He is a repatriating Fi
Enalapril out of stock but alternative high blood pressure meds available – Health Minister
Health Minister, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says Fiji is facing a shortage of high blood pressure medicine, Enalapril as there has been a global shortage for some time a
278 new COVID-19 cases in Victoria, Australia
The State of Victoria in Australia has recorded 278 new coronavirus cases – the lowest daily number of new cases in almost a month. Sadly, a further eight peopl
Coronavirus: Russia calls international concern over vaccine 'groundless'
Russia has dismissed mounting international concern over the safety of its locally developed Covid-19 vaccine as "absolutely groundless". On Monday, it said a vaccine
Natabua student asks AG if mobile phones can be brought to school because of the careFiji app
A Natabua High School Year 13 student has asked Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum if students should now be allowed to bring their mobile phones to school as it is imp
New Zealand records first COVID-19 community transmission cases in over 100 days
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced there are four new cases of community transmission in New Zealand. It had been 102 days since the last case of
New Zealand records first COVID-19 community transmission cases in over 100 days
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced there are four new cases of community transmission in New Zealand. It had been 102 days since the last case of
Single line for visitors in hospitals is a well established COVID-19 safe measure - Health Ministry
Acting Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says there is a single line for people visiting patients in hospitals to avoid congestion. Dr Fong says this i
5 new companies sign up for M-PaiSA QR Pay
More companies have signed up for Vodafone’s M-PaiSA QR Pay services. M-PAiSA QR payment enables users to make their bill payments and pay for their shopping at
New Response Centre opens in Nadi to provide assistance to those affected by COVID-19
A new COVID-19 Civil Society Organisation Alliance Humanitarian Response Centre has been opened in Navakai, Nadi which is expected to better streamline assistance efforts
As global Covid-19 infections near 20 million, WHO urges world leaders to 'step up'
The head of the World Health Organisation has predicted that the number of people infected by the coronavirus will hit 20 million this week, including about 750,000 death
Civil servant arrested for allegedly breaching curfew and assaulting husband
A 39-year-old civil servant who was arrested for breaching curfew is also being investigated for allegedly assaulting her husband. Acting Police Commissioner Rusiate T
Fire at Covid facility in India kills at least 10
At least 10 patients have died after a fire at a temporary COVID hospital in Vijayawada, south-east India. The fire broke out at Swarna Palace, a hotel being used to h
Students and Military Officer arrested for breach of curfew
Students in their 20’s and a 28 year old Military Officer were arrested for breach of curfew in the Western Division from 11pm last night to 4am this morning. A
36 arrests made for breach of curfew in last 48 hours
36 arrests were made for breach of curfew restrictions over the last 48 hours. Acting Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu says from Thursday 11pm to Friday 4am, nine a
Fiji receives 277 GeneXpert test kits capable of producing COVID-19 results in 45 minutes
The Ministry of Health has received 277 GeneXpert test kits capable of producing accurate COVID-19 results in just 45 minutes. These kits contain a total of 2,770 cart
Govt will assist those people who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19 and whose FNPF funds are now depleted - AG
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the government will step in to pay $220 a fortnight as part of the unemployment benefit to any FNPF member who has lost the