COVID-19: World leaders pledge billions for vaccine fight
More than $8 billion has been pledged to help develop a coronavirus vaccine and fund research into the diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Some 40 countries and donor
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Child Helpline gets calls about child abuse from March-April
126 calls was received by the National Child Helpline between March and April this year and 67% of the callers were children, some of whom reported about child abuse.
Job losses imminent at New Zealand Rugby amid COVID-19 crisis
The COVID-19 crisis has led to a massive restructuring at New Zealand Rugby, with staff being advised that job losses are imminent. TVNZ News reports executives have h
Trump warns COVID-19 death toll could reach 100,000
US President Donald Trump has warned that as many as 100,000 people could die of coronavirus in the US. Trump also denied that his administration had acted too slowly.
Fiji receives $270,000 worth of medical supplies from China
Fiji has received further assistance in their battle to combat COVID-19 with the Chinese Government donating around $270,000 worth of medical supplies. The items inclu
We have this virus on the ropes now but keep following health directives – PM
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says we have COVID-19 on the ropes at the moment, and the government is aiming to have 4 weeks without any new case in Fiji that will s
Trump believes there may be vaccine by end of year
US President Donald Trump has said he believes the United States will have a vaccine for the coronavirus before 2021. He says they are very confident that they are goi
Celebrities join 'iFor India' fundraiser concert to benefit COVID-19 relief
Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas, Mick Jagger, Will Smith and Mindy Kaling are among the dozens of musicians and celebrities participating in the "I For India" fundraiser conc
Nineteen arrested for curfew breaches last night
Nineteen arrests were made last night for curfew breaches with the Northern Division recording the highest number with 12 arrests. Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho
EPL clubs prepare for next season behind closed doors
English Premier League clubs are preparing for the possibility of playing the whole of next season behind closed doors. While clubs are discussing the proposals to com
Madonna tested positive for coronavirus antibodies
Madonna is the new celebrity face of COVID-19. The 61-year-old music icon revealed that she tested positive for coronavirus antibodies during her "quarantine diary" In
Former Ba resident dies from COVID-19 in Rhode Island, USA
A 43-year-old former Fiji citizen who was from Karavi, Ba, has passed away due to COVID-19 in Rhode Island, USA. The Manning Hefern Funeral Home confirms Suchendra Sin
Tanzania to import coronavirus 'herbal cure'
The President of Tanzania says he will send a plane to Madagascar to import a herbal tonic which has been claimed as a cure for coronavirus by the country's president.
UK PM reveales he was given 'litres and litres of oxygen' to keep him alive while he was in hospital
United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson has revealed "contingency plans" were made while he was seriously ill in hospital with coronavirus. In an intervie
5 people arrested and make court appearance for breaching COVID-19 restrictions
Five people who were arrested for breaching COVID-19 related restrictions appeared before Suva Magistrate Joseph Daurewa yesterday. All five have been charged with fai
National Domestic Violence helpline records a significant increase in calls received for April
There was a significant increase in calls received by the National Domestic Violence helpline number 1560 during the month of April. This was highlighted by the Minist
NZ police reiterates that no parties are to be held during the NZ Level 3 restrictions
New Zealand police are reiterating that no parties are to be held during Level 3 restrictions after receiving 1,200 complaints since it began. Stuff.co reports that th
All 35 COVID-19 tests last night have returned negative - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama confirms that all 35 COVID-19 tests last night have returned negative. Fiji has not had any new cases in the last 2 weeks and 2 days. Th
Government has 13 days left to it's Expected Day of Declaration - PM
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says the government has 13 days left to it's Expected Day of Declaration. Bainimarama says that is when the government can declare F
PM confirms Fiji now has only 4 active COVID-19 cases
More good news today as Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has confirmed that Fiji now has only 4 active COVID-19 cases. Bainimarama says Health Minister, Doctor Ifere
10 arrested for playing touch-rugby in Nakaulevu, Navua
10 people were arrested yesterday for allegedly breaching COVID-19 restrictions as they were found to be playing touch rugby in Nakaulevu, Navua. The 10 are aged betwe