3,658 articles tagged "covid-19"
The US has passed 100,000 deaths in the coronavirus outbreak in less than four months. It has seen more fatalities than any other country, while its 1.69 million confirmed infections account for about 30% of the wo
The US has recorded more than 100,000 deaths from COVID-19, figures from Johns Hopkins University show. Its 1.69m confirmed infections account for about 30% of the worldwide total. New York City, especially ha
Police are yet to interview the 54-year-old man from Soasoa in Labasa who returned from a religious gathering in India and spread COVID-19 to a few people in the country. Investigators are still gathering statement
Police Commissioner, Sitiveni Qiliho says during these trying times people need to work together and care for each other in the spirit of Veilomani. While receiving hand sanitizers donated by Paradise Beverages, Qi
Australians may be allowed to travel to New Zealand and the Pacific from July 1st, and other countries deemed “safe†from September, according to a timetable produced by the Tourism Restart Taskforce. 7 News re
Two thirds of companies in Fiji that were surveyed by the International Finance Corporation about the impact of COVID-19 believe the pandemic has increased employees’ experiences of domestic and sexual violence.
7,500 face masks has been donated by the People’s Republic of China to the Ministry of Employment to protect those involved in the nationwide workplace survey. Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial
The WHO suspends testing of hydroxychloroquine as a possible Covid-19 treatment. A study suggested the drug could cause heart problems in patients and increase the risk of death. US President Donald Trump has
Fiji Trades Union Congress National Secretary Felix Anthony says the termination of the contracts of 758 Fiji Airways employees have come without notice nor does it appear that there were sufficient consultations or n
The country’s national airline, Fiji Airways has today announced the termination of contracts of 758 of their staff, termination of contracts of their expatriate pilots and other management team members, and has also
The US has imposed travel restrictions on foreign nationals who have been in Brazil in the last 14 days. Cases have grown exponentially in Brazil and it now has the second highest number of cases globally. Bra
There are no new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand. The country's total number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 remains at 1154. There were also no new deaths, with the national toll remaining at 21. One add
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says restrictions and health measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic shouldn’t dampen the celebration of Eid. In his Eid Message, Professor Prasad says the ce
US President Donald Trump has announced that his administration is issuing guidance deeming places of worship "essential" during the coronavirus pandemic, calling on governors to reopen religious institutions for servic
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they intend to announce on Sunday some further new initiatives they have been working on with a number of organisations. Sayed-Khaiyum says this is assistance for the
A Fijian Police Officer who is currently in India with his family has tested positive for COVID-19. Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho says the officer who is based at the Labasa Police Station flew to New Delhi,
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has today revealed the second wave of Fiji National Provident Fund COVID-19 assistance where members who have lost their jobs will be able to access $1,100 from their general ac
The Bose Ko Viti for the Methodist Church in Fiji has been called off because of the unforeseen crisis brought by the COVID-19 and Tropical Cyclone Harold. This has been confirmed by the Church President Reverend D
Manchester United say the coronavirus pandemic has cost them an initial 28 million pounds - and expect the final figure to be far higher. United revealed their third-quarter results to 31 March on Thursday. Ch
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says a travel bubble that includes Fiji alongside Australia and New Zealand would do far more good than any aid or assistance. Fiji wants to join Australia and New Zealand'
