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The 7-day average of new COVID cases per day is 561 cases per day or 634 cases per million population per day. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says they have noted a drop in cases reported per da
There are 5 new COVID-19 deaths from August 10th to 12th while 398 new COVID cases have been announced. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says three deaths were reported from the Central Division a
A single mother of two of Naqavata Settlement in Tailevu is currently selling chillies to try and put food on the table for her family. 52-year-old Isabel Singh says trying to find a source of income now is so hard
“Nothing can treat the drop in oxygen in the blood at home and you need to get to a hospital as soon as possible if you are having difficulty in breathing and are suffering from severe COVID-19.†These are the
Minister for Local Government Premila Kumar says it is concerning that some market vendors are trying to beat the system by producing fake vaccination cards and they have been warned and advised of the consequences of s
The CEO of Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises and Development or FRIEND Fiji, Sashi Kiran says there is a significant drop in barrier and territory and a lot of strong partnerships are being forged to counter t
Three school students have been using their spare time during the COVID-19 pandemic working on their farms as they have seen the benefits it would bring. Ratu Latianara College student Maciu Ratavatava says farming
The judgement in the case where former SODELPA MP Niko Nawaikula has challenged the validity of his parliamentary seat becoming vacant, will be delivered on notice. One of Nawaikula’s lawyers, Jon Apted says Nawa
The drive-through vaccination centre at the FNU Campus in Nasinu will be closed today due to unfavorable weather conditions. However, the Ministry of Health says the walk in vaccination will continue at campus.
Instagram has introduced a new Limits feature that will automatically hide comments and direct message requests from those who don't follow you or recently started following you. You have the option to switch the L
Facebook is already asking for your thoughts. Now it wants your prayers. The social media giant has rolled out a new prayer request feature, a tool embraced by some religious leaders as a cutting- edge way to engag
Ministry of Health’s Head of Health Protection, Dr Aalisha Sahukhan says out of the 13 COVID-19 deaths recorded, 6 were reported in the Central Division and 7 were reported in the Western Division. She says the
The Health Ministry's Chief Medical Advisor Doctor Jemesa Tudravu says 386 COVID patients are currently admitted in hospital facilities of which 74 are in severe or critical condition. Dr Tudravu says 41% of these
The Ministry of Health is considering a revision of curfew hours and lifting of containment borders in Viti Levu based on vaccine coverage. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says they established t
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says if we reach our goal of at least 80% vaccination of our target population for COVID-19, while we may still see individuals infected with the virus, we will not see
The CEO of Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises and Development or FRIEND Fiji, Sashi Kiran reveals families are falling apart because of the stress that COVID has brought and due to the socioeconomic situation t
Smaller hotels such as Aquarius On The Beach, at Wailoaloa Beach in Nadi, are excited about the recent Tourism Fiji announcement that they are planning for reopening of Fiji’s borders to tourists on 1st December this
Land Transport Authority of Fiji Board Chairman, James Sowane says as the "Open Taxi Rank System" changes the rules regarding the operation of taxi stands, it is essential that they get the implementation right. So
Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says we need to have access to affordable finance to be able to build resilience in our infrastructure to be able to adapt to climatic changes. While sp
The main aim for a new song ‘Duavata Viti’ is to encourage people to put aside their differences and work together so we can beat the COVID crisis and it also pays tribute to the frontliners battling to stop the spr
