Australian Govt donates 47 GeneXpert test kits to Fiji CDC
Fiji has come out 30 days without any new cases of COVID-19 and more assistance has come through. While receiving another 47 GeneXpert test kits to the Fiji Centre for
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Health Ministry working to eradicate Leptospirosis, Dengue Fever, Diarrhea and Typhoid cases- Waqainabete
Minister for Health, Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete says they are working to eradicate Leptospirosis, Dengue Fever, Diarrhea and Typhoid cases in the country. Waqainabete say
Animals Fiji raising concerns after dog who suffered serious injuries had to be euthanised
Animals Fiji have raised concerns regarding the treatment of animals in the country after a dog who suffered serious injuries to the face had to be euthanised. On thei
New stock of three antibiotics that were short in supply have arrived into the country
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services confirms that new stock of three antibiotics which are used to treat infections and diseases and that were short in supply hav
More than 800,000 Fijians screened and new contact tracing app developed
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says they have already health screened over 800,000 Fijians through the largest healthcare mobilisation campaign in Fijian history, and
No disruptions to medical supply chain - Abraham
Fijians do not have to worry about medical supplies and there are no disruptions to the supply chain. This has been confirmed by Fijian Competition and Consumer Commis
COVID-19 remains public enemy number one – PM
The Prime Minister says as we see some of the restrictions lifted, it’s vital the Fijian public go about their lives responsibly, in ways that do not compromise th
This weekend is Fiji’s Weekend of Readiness and Responsibility
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says they have declared this weekend as Fiji’s Weekend of Readiness and Responsibility. Bainimarama says through the weekend,
10pm to 5am curfew from tonight
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has announced progressive relaxation of the health restrictions relating to COVID-19 – which include the nationwide curfew to sta
Rabuka and Prasad say deferment of the April sitting of Parliament is making a mockery of democracy
SODELPA Leader Sitiveni Rabuka and National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad have released a statement saying the deferment of the April sitting of Parliame
Coronavirus pandemic is fast becoming 'human rights crisis' - UN
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the coronavirus pandemic is a human crisis that is fast becoming a human rights crisis. The U.N. chief in a vide
Joseph Parker calls on world sporting stars to perform 'Time Warp'
Joseph Parker has well and truly outdone himself with his latest lockdown video, calling on other stars from the sporting world - both Kiwi and foreign - to help him perf
COVID-19: Trump signs order on immigration green card suspension
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to temporarily suspend the approval of some green cards. The order, which contains a number of exemptions, is t
COVID-19: Missouri sues Chinese government over virus handling
The US state of Missouri says it is suing the Chinese government over its handling of the coronavirus which it says has led to severe economic losses. In the lawsuit, Mis
COVID-19 'will be with us for a long time' - WHO
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned against complacency in the fight against the coronavirus, saying the disease "will be with us for a long time".
WHO reissues guidelines on observing Ramadan
The World Health Organisation has reissued its guidance on observing Ramadan - a month-long Islamic fast that could begin tomorrow - during the pandemic. The guidance
Health Ministry urges the public not to rely on IgM/IgG rapid tests for diagnosis of COVID-19
Ministry of Health has strongly adviced all health providers in Fiji to cease offering IgM/IgG rapid tests for the diagnosis of COVID-19. The Ministry states that thes
There is no shortage in Benzathine Penicillin - Waqainabete
Minister for Health Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete has confirmed that there is no shortage in Benzathine Penicillin which is commonly known as Benza. Dr Waqainabete says peop
US COVID-19 death toll surpassed 41,000
The number of COVID-19-related deaths in the US has now surpassed 41,000. There are now 755,533 cases in the US based on the latest data by Johns Hopkins University.
2.3 million cases of COVID-19 around the world with 163,372 deaths
There are now 2.3 million cases of COVID-19 around the world with 163,372 deaths based on the latest data by Johns Hopkins University. The United States still has the
Follow COVID-19 social gathering restrictions even during funeral gatherings - Dr Waqainabete
Health Minister Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete has confirmed that the restrictions remain for funerals and burial services and these gatherings should remain at less than 20.