First COVID-19 case in Fiji confirmed - Dr. Waqainabete
As earlier highlighted on Fijivillage, Minister for Health Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete has tweeted that “there is a single confirmed case of COVID19 in Lautoka that
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People await PM's announcement on COVID-19 update
People around the country are eagerly awaiting the Prime Minister’s announcement following the confirmation that there is a suspected case of COVID-19 from Lautoka
COVID -19 can cause severe illness in children as it claimed the life of a 14-year-old boy last month
A study has found the coronavirus can indeed cause severe or critical illness in children, and killed a 14-year-old boy last month.New data from coronavirus-infected chil
Ex-England defender Neville opens hotels to UK health service staff
Former Manchester United and England defender Gary Neville is to open his hotels free of charge to health workers to help with the coronavirus crisis. Neville's two Manch
US-Canada border to close amid coronavirus crisis
US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have agreed to close the US-Canada border to all non-essential travel in an attempt to curb the sprea
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle urge people to show empathy and kindness in the face of COVID-19 pandemic
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, are urging people to show “empathy and kindness†in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement they say th
Marist 7s postponed due to suspected case of COVID-19 in Lautoka
The Fiji Bitter Marist 7s Tournament has been postponed to a later date after organizers received confirmation that there is a suspected case of COVID-19 in Lautoka. M
NZ confirms 8 new cases, bringing total cases of COVID-19 to 20
New Zealand’s Ministry of Health has confirmed eight new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in NZ to 20. These cases are all associated with
All professional tennis tournaments called off because of the coronavirus pandemic
All men's and women's professional tennis tournaments through June 7th are being called off because of the coronavirus pandemic.The ATP and WTA announced that the entire
Crusaders and Chiefs enter self-isolation following Jacinda Ardern's advice
The Crusaders and Chiefs squads, plus their management teams, who travelled to Australia recently have been placed in voluntary self-isolation, effective immediately.Prim
French Ambassador to Fiji praises Fiji’s response to battle COVID-19
French Ambassador to Fiji, Jean-Francois Fitou has praised Fiji’s response to battle COVID-19. Fitou says Fiji has taken the right measures at the right time an
Community isolation an option - Dr Tudravu
Community isolation will be considered by the Health Ministry if there is no more space available in hospitals during an outbreak of COVID-19 in Fiji. Speaking at a re
Home self-isolation for Fijians returning from countries listed on restricted travel list - Dr Waqainabete
Health Minister, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete has made it clear that Fijians returning to the country from Fiji’s restricted travel list countries have to self-isol
Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha Fiji calls on Hindus with flu like symptoms to not participate in Ram Naumi celebration
The National Secretary of Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha Fiji is calling on Hindus that have flu-like symptoms to not participate in week-long Ram Naumi celebration
TISI Sangam cancels 2020 Annual TISI Sangam Convention due to COVID-19
The TISI Sangam has cancelled the 2020 Annual TISI Sangam Convention due to COVID-19. Sangam Secretary-General Damend Gounder says the decision was made after extensiv
Italian footballer Daniele Rugani relieved to have recovered from Covid-19
Italian football star Daniele Rugani has spoken of his shock at contracting coronavirus but has reassured fans of his recovery. The Juventus defender told the Juventu
LDS suspends all public worship services in Fiji and around the world due to COVID-19
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has suspended all public worship services which includes sacrament meetings, branch, ward and stake activities in Fiji and
Australians advised not to travel overseas
Fiji’s biggest tourist source market, Australia has upgraded its international travel advice to the highest level, with all citizens adviced not to travel overseas
Kevin Durant and 3 Brooklyn Nets players tests positive for the coronavirus
Kevin Durant is one of four Brooklyn Nets players who have tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the total to seven known players in the NBA.Durant confirmed he t
Stars live-streaming gigs to combat boredom of self-isolation due to COVID-19
Stars including Coldplay, Yungblud and Christine And The Queens are live-streaming gigs to combat the "boredom" of self-isolation due to coronavirus. Coldplay's Chris
NZ urges New Zealanders travelling overseas to return home as soon as possible
New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is urging New Zealanders travelling overseas to consider returning home as soon as possible as the coronavirus