Investigation now underway after outlet found selling drink claiming to be the arch enemy of COVID-19
There is no herbal drink that can stop COVID-19.
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8 more people arrested for allegedly breaching COVID-19 restrictions in the Lautoka lockdown area
Eight more people were arrested this morning for allegedly breaching the COVID-19 restrictions in the Lautoka lockdown area. Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho says four fishermen from Ba were intercepted by a Coa
Two men believed to have drowned in separate incidents in the last 48hours
Two men are believed to have drowned in separate incidents in the last 48hours. Police say the first case involves a 52-year-old villager of Togovere, Tavua who had been reported missing. They say the victim h
Fiji has recorded its 2nd confirmed case of COVID-19
Fiji has recorded its 2nd confirmed case of COVID-19. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama announced that the second patient is the mother of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Fiji. This is Fiji’s first locall
Woman being questioned for allegedly spreading false information regarding confirmed cases of COVID-19
A 36-year-old woman is currently being questioned at the CID Headquarters for allegedly spreading false information on social media about cases of COVID-19 registered at the Nausori Health Centre. There is no confi
Don’t create unnecessary panic - Dr. Waqainabete
Isolation and containment is absolutely critical to ensure that we prevent the spread of COVID-19, and people should stop creating unnecessary fear and panic. Health Minister, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says there
COVID-19: Only one confirmed case in Fiji, suspected cases have returned negative - Dr. Waqainabete
There is only one case of COVID-19 in Lautoka and there are no other cases in Fiji. Health Minister, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete confirms that all other suspected cases have been tested and have returned negative. Th
No sense in running to the market and buying up massive amounts of goods - PM
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainiamarama says essential goods will be available in the country and there is no need for people to rush and buy in large stocks. Bainimarama says no one should act in fear or with panic. H
Number of safety measures announced after first case of COVID-19 was confirmed
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has announced a number of measures to try to isolate and contain COVID-19 after the first case of coronavirus in Lautoka. Border Restrictions and Self Quarantine By: Vijay Narayan
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 was imported from a patient who had recently travell
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. However the panic buying in a number of areas has s
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-isolate or self-quarantine at their homes for 14 days.
Fijian economy now expected to go down in 2020 against a 1.7% growth earlier projected - RBF
The Reserve Bank of Fiji says the Fijian economy is now expected to go down in 2020 against a 1.7 percent growth earlier projected, and the full effect of how the economy gets affected from COVID-19 cannot be predicted
Enalapril medicine out of stock at major government health facilities
Enalapril, which is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure is currently out of stock at major government health facilities around the country. We are getting reports from the ground that this medicine which i
Fijians may be required to self-isolate for 14 days upon their return to Fiji from overseas - Dr. Waqainabete
Health Minister, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says Fijians may be required to self-isolate for 14 days upon their return to Fiji from overseas, even if they are not displaying symptoms of COVID-19. Doctor Waqainabete sa
No confirmed COVID-19 cases in Fiji - Dr Waqainabete
Health Minister Dr. Ifereimi Waqainabete has confirmed that there are no confirmed cases of the COVID-19 in Fiji. He says all 27 tests that have been conducted for COVID-19 have returned negative. Dr. Waqainabet
Business community to come together and discuss what sort of help they will require from government
The business community will come together today and discuss what sort of assistance and government intervention they will require to survive in the coming months. Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism, Premila K
COVID-19 : PM announces ban on cruise ships and international events from today
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has announced that from today, cruise ships will be banned from berthing anywhere in Fiji, international events will not be allowed in Fiji and local events will be closed to all guests
COVID-19 global outbreak will have some impact on our performance - FNPF
The Fiji National Provident Fund says the COVID-19 global outbreak will have some impact on its performance but it’s too early to put that into exact numbers as the scenarios are still evolving. FNPF Chief Execut
Consumer confidence in travel is currently really low - Tourism Fiji
Tourism Fiji says consumer confidence in travel is currently really low and for that reason, they are focused on removing this uncertainty for those considering a holiday to Fiji. It says to do this the national ca