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92.1% of the adult target population in Fiji is now fully vaccinated while 97.8% of the target population have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. This means 569,351 adults have received both doses of
COVID-19 cases reported by the Health Ministry continue to increase with 309 new cases confirmed in the latest update. 115 new cases were recorded on Tuesday and 194 new cases in the last 24 hours ending at 8am yes
30 youth members from the Vanuaso Youth Club in Gau are expected to benefit from a chainsaw that was donated by the Leadership Fiji Community Fund Committee. Leadership Fiji Community Fund Treasurer Anare Manulevu
With escalating levels of COVID infection in the community, serious concerns are now being raised that situation could worsen as we continue to see people disregarding COVID safe protocols in public places. The Pe
Residents of Sakoca are frustrated about the constant disruption to their water supply as some parts of Nasinu, Tamavua, Namadi, Tacirua, Colo-i-Suva and Sawani will be experiencing water disruptions until further notic
Daily COVID-19 cases in New South Wales have moved into five figures in an Australian first, with 11,201 recorded in the 24 hours to 8 o'clock last night. Hospitalisations rose to 625, with 61 people in intensive
A resort in Sigatoka says there are currently several guests who have returned a positive COVID test and are in isolation rooms in a dedicated area. In an email to guests, the resort says these guests who have test
The Education Ministry is yet to confirm if further discussions will be held with the Health Ministry about the re-opening of schools next week following confirmation by Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong
TISI Sangam National President, Sadasivan Naicker says Fiji is fortunate to have had Professor Brij Lal walk with us and show us the way in democracy and human rights. Professor Lal passed away on Saturday in Bris
The Health Ministry has announced that effective from 1 January 2022, all travellers from travel partner countries, 12 years and above must now produce a negative PCR test taken no more than 2 calendar days prior to the
400 people in the Australian state of New South Wales were mistakenly told they did not have COVID-19 but had tested positive. A Sydney lab initially admitted that it had erroneously told 400 people on Christmas D
The United States has halved the recommended isolation time for people with asymptomatic Covid infections from 10 to five days. The Centres for Disease Control said that this must be followed by five days of wearin
The family of late Professor Brij Lal says instead of giving flowers to the family, they suggest donations to be sent to FRIEND Fiji. Professor Lal passed away on Saturday in Brisbane, Australia. He was a reno
The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says COVID-19 cases are increasing rapidly globally and especially so in the European and Americas region and throughout Africa. Dr Fong says the new highly transmis
34-year-old Talasa Vuli has been reported missing at the Navua Police Station. Police say Vuli was last seen on the 25th of December leaving her Wainadoi home. They say initial information gathered so far reve
There have been more Covid-related flight cancellations globally as the week starts, capping off a miserable festive period for thousands of people. More than 2,200 flights have been scrapped on Monday, with Chines
Nokonoko Road from Sekoula Road to Ratu Dovi Roundabout in Laucala Beach is closed due to a burst main. The Water Authority of Fiji team is currently on site to fix the main. They say people living along Nokon
Police are investigating a video linked to a man who was found with a crossbow at Windsor Castle on Christmas Day. The footage, obtained by The Sun newspaper, appears to show a masked person in a hoodie holding a c
Health care staff in the North have escalated the measures in place aimed at protecting residents of Vanua Levu from the severe effects of COVID-19. Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says the widesp
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says there is an indication of escalating levels of infection in the community and they are also aware of an increase in evidence of positive cases in the community with
