We are seeing an increase in cases in the maritime islands - Dr Fong
The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says they are seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases in the maritime islands and this was expected given the opening of mar
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Govt distributes household packs to families in home isolation
The Fijian government has been distributing household packs to families in home isolation. Some of the places that they have already distributed the household packs to
Rabuka calls on Government to place priority on people’s lives over economic interests
People’s Alliance Leader Sitiveni Rabuka is calling on the Government to place the top priority on the lives of the people and take a risk-based approach that is d
Dr Fong confident their plans to mitigate this 3rd wave and the potential health impact of any severe adverse weather condition is sufficient
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says he is confident that their plans to mitigate this 3rd wave and the potential health impact of any severe adverse weather
New South Wales: Hospitalised COVID patients double since Christmas, experts predict 100,000 daily cases on horizon
The number of COVID-19 patients in NSW hospitals has more than doubled since Christmas as experts predict case numbers could reach 100,000 a day and medical professionals
92.2% of the adult target population now fully vaccinated
92.2% of the adult target population in Fiji are now fully vaccinated while 97.8% have received at least the first dose. This means that 569,791 adults in Fiji are now
59 COVID patients admitted in hospital
59 COVID positive people are currently admitted in hospital. 28 are from the Central Division, 6 from the Western Division while 25 are from the Northern Division.
We would like to avoid population blanket measures such as lockdowns – Dr Fong
The Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says they would like to avoid population blanket measures such as lockdowns as they have also negatively impacted our
FULL STORY: 805 new COVID-19 cases
805 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported since the last update on the 29th of December last year. 316 new cases were recorded on Thursday, 223 new cases on Friday
FCCC extends rent freeze on residential and ground rent
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has extended the rent freeze on residential and ground rent. FCCC says this extension is based on their assessment of th
Police officers to be out in civilian clothing to monitor compliance tonight
The authorities have increased their presence on the ground with many New Year's events planned for today and throughout the long weekend in popular nightspots, taverns a
We will not rush into implementing new measures – Dr. Fong
The Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong says they will not rush into implementing new measures for COVID-19 as it will not serve any new purpose. Dr. Fong a
Education Ministry receives 2,741 thermal thermometer guns, buckets and soap from UNICEF
The Education Ministry has today received 2,741 thermal thermometer guns, buckets and soap from UNICEF. While receiving the donation, Education Minister Premila Kumar
Blatant disregard of COVID-19 safe measures in Labasa
People can still be seen not following COVID-safe protocols in Labasa despite an escalation of cases in the community in the Northern Division. Fijivillage witnessed t
Research is showing that schools are not the super-spreaders of COVID – Premila Kumar
Education Minister Premila Kumar says research is showing that schools are not the super-spreaders of COVID-19. As Year 8 to 13 students will start school next Tuesday
Parents concerned about schools reopening despite increase in COVID cases throughout the country
Some parents have raised concerns about the rush to reopen schools as COVID-19 cases continue to increase in all divisions. Javed Khan of Bulileka in Labasa says both
Schools to open as scheduled – Kumar
The Minister for Education Premila Kumar confirms that schools will open as advised earlier. Year 8 to 13 will start school next Tuesday while Early Childhood Educatio
FTA suggests school opening be postponed by two weeks
The Fijian Teachers Association General Secretary, Paula Manumanunitoga says they are strongly suggesting that the opening of schools be postponed by two weeks as everyon
Dr Fong says they are looking at making some changes to some of the COVID-safe restrictions like having earlier curfew times
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says they are looking at making some changes to some of the COVID-safe restrictions like having earlier curfew times.
70% of people screened in a clinic in Labasa tested positive for COVID-19 – Dr Fong
The Health Ministry is expecting COVID-19 cases to be reported in the maritime islands given the opening of maritime travel and the many social media postings of crowding
Current increase in COVID-19 cases represents the beginning of the third wave of COVID-19 in Fiji - Dr Fong
Doctor Fong confirms we have the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in the community as cases continue to rise during this 3rd wave of COVID-19 in Fiji. Thu 30th De