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The Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says their COVID-19 testing is based on the clinical details of a person which goes through a prioritization process to see which test turns around fast. Doctor
The Ministry of Health will soon release further details if essential services will be allowed to operate during the 24-hour day and night curfew which will come into effect for Suva and Nausori everyday from 11pm Frida
People are still lining up outside some of the major supermarkets in Suva and Nasinu today. Some people have contacted us and have sent us photos of them lining outside MH Superfresh from 7.30 this morning. Pe
The Ministry of Health says the New World Supermarket in Nausori is currently closed for the purpose of screening and disinfection. The Ministry says people will be advised when services resume and if required, mor
The Ministry of Economy will be looking after the rationing of food to people who are in need during the 24-hour curfew period that will come into effect for Suva and Nausori from 11pm this Friday to 4am Tuesday.
The Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says the security forces are working on solidifying the enforcement of COVID-19 measures and it will be evident in the coming days. While responding to a questi
The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says once the upcoming lockdown is finished, he knows there will be lots of discussions happening within all the other agencies for them to look at ways of ensuring that
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong wishes a sincere Eid Mubarak to all those marking this joyous occasion safely at home. He says Eid, the festive occasion that marks the end of the Holy month
9 new COVID-19 cases have been announced by the Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong, and more COVID guidelines have been announced to ensure that the Health Ministry focuses on tracing, testing and isolati
Muslims around the country will be celebrating Eid tomorrow. This has been confirmed by the Fiji Muslim League as the new moon was sighted earlier tonight. President of the Fiji Muslim League, Hafiz Khan says
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong will have a press conference on COVID-19 at 9.30 tonight. Stay with Legend FM for updates. We will have live coverage on our website, fijivillage.
The Fiji Labour Party says they urge the government to bite the bullet and impose a lockdown so that people can get on with their lives as soon as possible. Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry says government should com
Opposition Leader, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu is urging national unity and encouraging the people of Fiji to respect and adhere to the decisions taken by the government in the collective effort to contain the new COVID-19
Almost 500 families in Lautoka and Nadi who are in isolation at the moment and cannot access food have been assisted with ration packs by FRIEND Fiji so far and calls are being made for the government to step in and ass
Extra Supermarket in Flagstaff, Hanson’s and Shop N Save Supermarkets in Makoi remain closed today. They were sealed off by the Health Ministry yesterday. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong sa
The United States Special Presidential Envoy on Climate, Secretary John Kerry has assured Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama that the US will work in solidarity with Fiji and the rest of the world in mapping the way forw
Namaka Market Vendors Association President Mariana Divikoca has highlighted that the situation in Nadi is getting worse by the day. Divikoca says the people of Nadi were starting to slowly get back to their old li
A cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama is being held at Ro Lalabalavu House. Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong, Acting Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu and RFMF Commander R
Police have charged 11 people who were found not wearing masks while travelling in Public Service vehicles while 47 people have been charged for breaching containment zones. Acting Police Commissioner, Rusiate Tudr
People are still lining up outside the major supermarkets in Nasinu however there were no long lines outside supermarkets in Suva today. Fijivillage visited the Rajendra’s, Shop N Save, and Max Value Supermarkets
