3,658 articles tagged "covid-19"
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says the COVID-19 situation in Kadavu and Malolo Island continues to remain a concern with more cases expected. 15 more individuals have tested positive for COVID-1
President, Jioji Konrote says here in Fiji, the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced a growth in subsistence farming and backyard gardening. He made these comments while addressing the Pacific Regional Head of Agricult
The District of Ravitaki in Kadavu has urged its seven village headmen to be strict in enforcing COVID-19 regulations in their villages following the confirmation of COVID-19 cases in Kadavu. The District of Ravita
545,459 adults in Fiji have received their first dose of the COVID vaccine and 241,027 have received their second doses. This means that 93% of the target population have received at least one dose and 41.1% are no
There are 9 new COVID-19 deaths from the 18th to the 23rd of August. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says four deaths were reported from the Central Division and five deaths were reported from th
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong is urging all Fijians not to engage in unauthorized travel to and from Viti Levu after two individuals tested positive for COVID-19 in Cubi Settlement, Malolo Island.
The Japanese Government has today provided over 56,000 doses of Japanese manufactured AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX facility to Fiji. Minister for Health, Dr. Ifereimi Waqainabete says these vacci
A former hotel worker who has been unemployed for more than a year now is pleading to fellow Fijians to get vaccinated so that she and her colleagues can return to work as soon as possible. Varsha Singh of Korotogo
United Sports Club Auckland and Sai Prema Foundation Fiji have collaborated to assist 111 underprivileged and needy families with grocery ration packs. United Sports Club is an active club that participates in Gujarat
Tourism Fiji CEO, Brent Hill says the ability of vaccinated Fijians to be able to move around Fiji again is something that is being discussed really urgently. While speaking during a webinar, Hill says if they can
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they cannot police people if they are using the $360 government unemployment assistance to buy alcohol. Concerns have been raised by some people that they saw a number
Additional life-saving equipment including 50 oxygen concentrators arrived in the country from Australia over the weekend to assist with the Health Ministry’s COVID-19 critical care response. Australian High Comm
The Fiji Football Association confirms all registered footballers around the country have received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 48 percent are now fully vaccinated. CEO, Mohammed Yusuf says they anticipat
4 new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Kadavu from Namalata Village bringing the total number of confirmed cases on the island to 135. 591 new cases of COVID-19 have been announced. 498 cases are from the West
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has announced 6 new COVID-19 deaths from the 16th to the 22nd of August, and this includes a 20-year-old woman. Three deaths were reported from the Central Division
Government-funded unemployment assistance for areas outside Viti Levu opens this Wednesday. Formal sector employees who are residing outside of Viti Levu and are affected by the pandemic will need to apply on the m
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong maintains that the COVID-19 vaccine protects against severe disease, hospitalisation and death, and only reduces transmission. Following recent comments on wh
The deadline for all Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Services sponsored students to receive the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine has been extended to the 31st of this month. Chairman Rakesh Ram says to continue r
There are currently 296 COVID-19 patients admitted in hospital with 20 in critical condition. The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says there are 20 patients who are considered to be in severe condition
The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says the situation in Kadavu remains a major concern. There are now 131 active cases of COVID-19 in Kadavu with one death. Dr Fong says the clinical scoping tea
