11 months old boy dies from COVID-19
A 11 months old boy is part of the 6 new COVID-19 deaths announced by Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong while there are 1163 new COVID cases. The 11-mo
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Apted believes employers who do not want to force employees to get vaccinated can allow them to work from home
Suva lawyer, Jon Apted believes the alternative option for employers who do not want to force people to vaccinate as a condition of their employment is the possibility of
The worry now is that doctors will have to do the unethical thing of choosing who to put on ventilators when our health system becomes overwhelmed - Dr Wilson
The Director of the Fiji Institute of Pacific Health Research Doctor Donald Wilson says the worry now is that when our health system becomes overwhelmed and cannot take
53 COVID patients admitted in severe condition while 16 are in critical condition
304 COVID-19 patients are currently admitted to hospital while 53 of these patients are considered to be in severe condition, and 16 are in critical condition. Permane
COVID-19 community transmission within the Suva-Nausori containment zone is at a very high level
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says COVID-19 community transmission within the Suva-Nausori containment zone is at a very high level. Doctor Fong al
9 new COVID-19 deaths from 26th to 27th July and 1301 new COVID cases
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong confirms that there are 9 new COVID-19 deaths from 26th to 27th July and 1301 new COVID cases for the 24 hour period tha
The cost of a complete 14 day lockdown will be close to $1 billion – AG
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the cost of a complete 14 day lockdown will be close to $1 billion however SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka says he believes th
Fiji on the verge of reaching 80 percent of the first COVID-19 doses administered
Fiji is on the verge of reaching 80% of the first COVID-19 doses administered and the Ministry of Health confirms that they are now targeting to vaccinate over 90% of the
Fiji Law Society holds virtual discussion on To Jab Or Not To Jab
The Fiji Law Society is having a virtual discussion from 4.30pm to 6.30pm today on the topic, To Jab Or Not To Jab : ethical, legal and practical considerations of mandat
Fiji’s top singers release a song - Stay Home, Save Lives
A powerhouse collection of some of Fiji's best talent have come together to produce a song written by Seru Serevi to remind Fiji that we each have a role to play to fig
78% of the target population have received at least one dose of the COVID vaccine and 19% are now fully vaccinated
457,752 adults in Fiji have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 111,541 have received their second doses. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor Jame
12 new COVID-19 deaths from 24th to 27th July and 1057 COVID cases
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has announced 12 new COVID-19 deaths from 24th to 27th July and 1057 COVID cases for the 24 hour period that ended at 8a
At the F.D.A.’s urging, Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna are expanding their trials for children 5 to 11 years
At the urging of federal regulators in the US, two coronavirus vaccine makers are expanding the size of their clinical trials for children aged 5 to 11 years — a p
COVID-19 vaccines reach Rotuma and Lakeba Island in Lau
Good news for villagers in Rotuma and Lakeba Island in Lau as they can now access COVID-19 vaccines. The Health Ministry through the support of Wayne and Deborah Hinto
Drive through swab service at Suva Civic Centre from today till Friday
The drive through swab service at the Suva Civic Centre will continue from today till Friday and it is specifically targeting people who are most at risk of severe illnes
76.7% of the target population have received at least one dose of the COVID vaccine and 17.7% are now fully vaccinated
449,934 adults in Fiji have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 103,742 have received their second doses. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor Jame
11 new COVID-19 deaths from 22nd to 27th July while 715 COVID cases
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has announced 11 new COVID-19 deaths from 22nd to 27th July and 715 COVID cases for the 24 hour period that ended at 8am
COVID-19 vaccines made available in the Yasawa and Mamanuca Group
Good news for villagers in the Yasawa and the Mamanuca Groups as the COVID-19 vaccine is available at your medical facilities. The Head of the Vaccination Taskforce, D
1,285 new cases of COVID-19 recorded while 9 new COVID-19 deaths reported from 23rd to 26th July
1,285 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in the 24 hour period that ended at 8am today while 9 new COVID-19 deaths have been reported for the period from 23rd to 26
Fijians will have to honour the efforts of the Government by getting vaccinated – Bhatnagar
Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Veena Bhatnagar says the 2021-2022 National Budget reflects care and compassion for the wellbeing of Fijian
New curfew times from today for the whole of Viti Levu from 6pm to 4am daily
The Acting Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu and the Chairman of the Tailevu Provincial Council has confirmed that the new curfew times from today for the whole of Viti