3,658 articles tagged "covid-19"
The Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says he is really disappointed and wished people had more sense and be a little more caring after a confidential email showing the name of one of Fiji’s latest COVI
80 staff of the Water Authority of Fiji in Lautoka are undergoing COVID-19 screening tests. WAF says the screening is expected to be completed today. The tests are being conducted by nurses from Lautoka Hospi
There are now 19 active cases of COVID-19 in Fiji. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says this is the highest number of active cases that Fiji has ever registered. 14 of these cases are at the
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says they have collected samples that will be tested for 200 people who attended the funeral at Tavakubu. Doctor Fong says they have not confirmed any new positive
The definition of high-risk businesses that have been closed throughout Viti Levu, including in the Nadi and Lautoka Containment Area have been widened. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says the bu
Latest updates from Health Ministry on active COVID-19 cases
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission says in less than 3 months they have successfully prosecuted 12 traders for overcharging and given the seriousness of the offence, the courts have imposed a maximum fine of
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong will have a press conference on COVID-19 this afternoon. The time is yet to be confirmed. We will also have live coverage on fijivillage.
ANZ has announced it will waive all merchant fees for transactions under $10 using a Visa Debit Card from any bank in Fiji. ANZ Fiji Country Head, Saud Minam says COVID-19 has been a tipping point for many retailer
People are advised not to rely on rumours and misleading reports regarding COVID-19 cases in the country, and to only get factual information after the Health Ministry has conducted it’s tests and made a determination
Many people are not wearing masks and practicing social distancing around Suva. This was widely observed by Fijivillage this morning. Major areas of concern are the Suva Bus Stand and Suva Market. People
The Suva City Council and Police will be meeting today to discuss the possibility of sending people home who are just seen loitering around at the bus stand, market and parks. This has been confirmed by the SCC Chairma
Fiji Airways has been certified with the highest level 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating, becoming one of just six airlines worldwide to currently achieve this top recognition. The Skytrax COVID-19 Airline Safe
Empower Pacific has been receiving calls from people in the Nadi and Lautoka Containment Area saying that they are afraid to leave their homes because of the fear of spreading or contracting the COVID-19 virus. CEO
The Central Eastern Mini Bus Association says they are not going to operate at half capacity which is why they are urging mini bus drivers and passengers to wear gloves and masks while travelling. Association Presi
The Fiji Bus Operators Association is calling on all passengers who will be travelling in buses to wear their masks as they do not want people to spread COVID-19. President, Nisar Ali Shah says while they have info
You can drink grog with people in your household or bubble but everyone should have their own bilo. This has been clarified by Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong. He says people should not be usi
The Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong says they would love to make mask-wearing mandatory however it becomes tough to police it. Dr. Fong has also asked why they need to make it mandatory and why canâ€
The Head of Health Protection at the Ministry of Health, Doctor Alisha Sahukhan says the variant of COVID-19 in Fiji will be determined once the samples are sent to their reference lab in Melbourne, Australia. Doct
The drivers of two minibuses and the grey taxi all came forward after the descriptions of their vehicles and the times of the travel were announced on Tuesday. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says
