3,658 articles tagged "covid-19"
There are currently 1,530 active cases of COVID-19 in Fiji The Permanent Secretary of Health Dr James Fong says they continue to monitor the COVID-19 outbreak using indicators such as daily case numbers, hospitali
62 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded with 34 new cases recorded on Thursday and 28 new cases recorded yesterday. There has been one COVID-19 death. Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says a 78
The Advisory Councillor of Lekutu District in Bua, Mohammed Farukh says unfortunately some politicians and church pastors have influenced some people in Bua not to get vaccinated for COVID-19 by saying it can affect the
The Turaga Na Tui Wailevu in Bua has supported Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama’s statement that any Turaga Ni Koro or Mata Ni Tikina not fully vaccinated will be removed from his position and won't be paid any allo
91% of the eligible population in the Bua Province have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine while 62% have received their second dose, and the Bua Provincial Council is now aiming to increase that number b
86.9% of the adult target population in Fiji and 16,529 children between the ages of 15 to 17 years are now fully vaccinated. 96.3% of the adult target population and 31,211 children have received their first dose
The Health Ministry has recorded 60 quarantine test results of concern from around 700 travellers to the North over the 7-day period from 20th to the 26th of October. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James F
You can now choose to receive the second dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at an interval of 6 weeks after the first dose. Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services, Dr James Fong says any person a
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says all COVID-19 positive cases in the North will require activation of containment protocols after claims that some people who went from Suva to a funeral outside the
A research conducted amongst 1,338 people by Dialogue Fiji has revealed that 70.3% people indicated they were willing to allow their children who were below 18 years of age to receive a safe and approved COVID-19 vaccin
SODELPA Leader, Viliame Gavoka says pubs and nightclubs could become the super spreader outlets for a possible COVID-19 third wave in Fiji. Gavoka is calling on the Government to tread carefully on the opening of p
Minister for Health Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete confirms that the COVID-19 vaccines will arrive from New Zealand next month so children between the ages of 12 to 14 years can be vaccinated and protected. While spea
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says as they prepare for quarantine free travel to the Northern Division, the current vaccine coverage data indicates a need for the Health Ministry to provide additiona
86.3% of the target adult population is now fully vaccinated while 96.3% have received their first jab. Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says 13,869 students aged between 15 to 17 years have now been fu
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has confirmed that people going out for a jog do not need to wear a mask. This follows some questions from members of the public. Prime Minister, Voreqe Baini
As Clubs, Bars and Taverns get ready for re-opening from the 11th of next month, the Ministry of Commerce and Trade has set out COVID Safe Operation Protocols which states that to maintain physical distancing, dancing i
The President of the Labasa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Satish Kumar says more than 10 businesses in Labasa Town have closed down due to COVID-19. They include small retail shops, second-hand clothing shops,
Staff members of the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and National Disaster Management Office got together to celebrate the success of recent achievements of four Divisional Commissioners and Director NDMO, Va
People of Kavala village in Kadavu are excited to see that some of the restrictions have been eased as more and more people are receiving their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Kavala village nurse, Alumita Rok
Another 500 vulnerable families who have been impacted by COVID-19 have received vegetables from the Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises Development or FRIEND this week. The NGO says widows, sick people, si
