PM says frontliners should not be criticised as they are doing a wonderful job
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says we should not be criticising the frontliners for the work that they are doing but unfortunately, some people and politicians who a
Tag: COVID 19
Fiji has everything to contain the virus but more Fijians should get the jab - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says Fiji has everything we need to contain this virus and get back to normal as we have enough vaccine doses for every Fijian but we ne
66 COVID-19 patients are currently on oxygen support and 2 patients are on ventilators – Dr Tudravu
The Health Ministry's Chief Medical Advisor Doctor Jemesa Tudravu says 66 COVID-19 patients are currently on oxygen support and two patients are on ventilators. Doctor
PM says those not wanting to get vaccinated and those not following the COVID protocols, will get us into a lot of trouble
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama hopes the number of COVID-19 related deaths in the country will motivate those hesitant to get vaccinated to come forward now and get t
87 people in isolation on four Goundar Shipping vessels
The government says there are currently 87 crew members and passengers in isolation on four Goundar Shipping vessels. It confirms that there are 18 cases on Lomaiviti
COVID-19 deaths - ages range from 32 to 85 years
The ages of the 21 people that have died from COVID-19 between the 14th to the 20th of July range from 32 to 85 years. The Head of Health Protection, Dr Aalisha Sahukh
Dr Fong disheartened after some try to undermine the COVID-19 care provided at the field hospital locations
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says as an independent civil servant, he finds it very disheartening that some people, including media organisations, ha
70% of eligible Fijians have now received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
410,495 people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine while 83,732 are fully vaccinated. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says this m
People in the Lami-Nausori area who are at high risk of severe COVID will be prioritised for testing - Dr Fong
Changes in testing strategy for COVID-19 in the Lami to Nausori area have been announced by Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong as those at high risk of sev
2 pregnant mothers succumb to COVID but their new born babies saved, 21 deaths from the period of 14th July until 20th July
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong confirms two pregnant mothers are part if the 21 deaths from COVID-19 for the period of 14th to 20th July. Doctor Fon
There is no question that we are stretched and we have created extra capacity to be able to save as many lives as possible – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says there is no question that medical officials and facilities are stretched and they have created extra capacity to be
Lutu Village Headman calls on people to get vaccinated
80 percent of the villagers in Lutu, Naitasiri who are 18 years and above have been vaccinated and they are calling on the rest of Fiji to get vaccinated. Village Head
Need to discuss the benefits of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, the COVID-19 vaccine is for protection against hospitalisation – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says there is a need to have a discussion on the benefits of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots and assessments are underway
The COVID disaster is upon us now as stated two months ago by MOH officials about the dangers of our health system breaking down under the weight of COVID numbers – Prof Prasad
National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad says pictures and videos emerging about the shocking and deplorable conditions for COVID-isolated patients in Fij
No visitors are allowed into the COVID Care area and COVID patients should not move out of the facility – Dr Fong
As COVID-19 infections continue to be widespread across the Suva-Nausori Containment Zone and Fiji having the highest number of new cases per million population per day,
11,000 Australian manufactured AstraZeneca vaccines and medical supplies arrive in Fiji
Another 11,000 Australian manufactured AstraZeneca vaccines have arrived in the country with other medical supplies. This includes 200 stretcher beds and over $220,000
Drive-through vaccination centre set up at South Seas Club restaurant in Lautoka
People living in Lautoka can now get vaccinated from the comfort of their vehicles following the set up of a drive-through vaccination centre at the South Seas Club resta
68.4% of the target population have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine while 13.8% are fully vaccinated
401,404 adults in Fiji have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 80,894 have received their second doses. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James
12 COVID-19 deaths for the period of 13th to 19th July and 1,054 new cases
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong confirms there are 12 new COVID-19 deaths for the period of 13th July to 19th July while there are 1,054 new cases for t
Chaudhry says the Economy Minister has no right to deny social protection payments while Raj says it is reckless to insinuate that all other social security measures are put to a halt
Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry says the Economy Minister has no right to deny social protection payments to citizens who choose not to vaccinate however Fiji
We are working with some NGOs to boost the provision of critical health services through the medical line 165 - Doctor Matanaicake
With the increasing number of new COVID-19 cases, severe cases and hospitalisations, the Ministry of Health continues to ensure that those needing COVID-19 care, medicati