3,658 articles tagged "covid-19"
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned against complacency in the fight against the coronavirus, saying the disease "will be with us for a long time". Doctor Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus also warn
The World Health Organisation has reissued its guidance on observing Ramadan - a month-long Islamic fast that could begin tomorrow - during the pandemic. The guidance says that while it's fine for healthy people to
Forty-six people were arrested in the last 24 hours for allegedly breaching COVID-19 restrictions including a University lecturer who was allegedly found drinking alcohol with people he does not live with. Police C
All of Germany's states have announced plans to make face masks compulsory to combat the spread of coronavirus. Mask use will be compulsory on public transport throughout Germany and nearly all states will also make f
Fijian students from Kindergarten to Year 13 will now be able to access educational programs through a new free-to-air Education Channel on Walesi. Minister for Education Rosy Akbar has urged students to take advan
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad, Unity Fiji Leader Savenaca Narube and Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry have released a statement strongly condemning what they term as the excessive and
Ministry of Health has strongly adviced all health providers in Fiji to cease offering IgM/IgG rapid tests for the diagnosis of COVID-19. The Ministry states that these tests are based on the detection of antibodie
Municipal markets around the country will now be open from 6am to 6pm on Friday and Saturday. This has been announced by the Minister of Local Government, Premila Kumar who says that because of COVID-19, market ope
Two young girls in Italy took their tennis games to a higher level despite a nation-wide coronavirus lockdown as they staged a remarkable rally from the rooftops of neighbouring buildings. The girls in the Ligurian
Three police officers have been quarantined in Labasa after attending to a missing report in the Soasoa lockdown area. Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho says the three officers had gone to attend to a report of
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are putting their fake feud on hold for the greater good. The "Deadpool" and "Wolverine" stars, who have taken shots at each other in videos and tweets over the years, have decided to
Another person has died of COVID-19 in New Zealand, bringing the total death toll to 14. The woman was in her 80s and was a resident of the Rosewood Aged Care Facility. She had been transferred to Burwood Hospita
Ranjit Garments has committed to make and donate 3000 bed-sheets 3000 pillowcases and 300 blankets to the Ministry of Health. The items will be used in community isolation facilities set up by Ministry Of Health ac
Few youth volunteers in the Northern Division have come forward to provide assistance towards the provision of masks and antibacterial hand washing soaps to assist the health workers in the fight against COVID-19.
Springboks World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi has accelerated the launch of his new initiative, the Kolisi Foundation in order to aid South Africa’s fight against COVID-19. The Kolisi Foundation is working to
Months after COVID-19 appeared on the world stage, the deadly disease is still prompting medical mysteries, and doctors have identified another odd potential symptom: skin problems. ABC News reports a growing numbe
The United Nations has warned the world is at risk of widespread famines "of biblical proportions" caused by the coronavirus pandemic. BBC News reports the Head of the World Food Programme David Beasley says urgent
Coca-Cola Amatil Fiji and Star Printery have poured in donations towards Veilomani Food Bank which is aimed to assist Fijian families that are affected by COVID-19. The Veilomani Food Bank is an initiative that is
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has confirmed that all 52 COVID-19 tests last night have returned negative. Health Minister Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete has said in a brief to the Prime Minister that 23 sailors wh
The cast of the hit TV comedy “Friends†have offered six fans the chance to join them for their upcoming reunion show, which will raise funds for those worst-affected by the coronavirus epidemic. “The One Whe
