3,658 articles tagged "covid-19"
The Barter for Better Fiji are doing their part to ensure more people turn up to get vaccinated by giving them recharge top ups in exchange for getting the vaccine. The initiative has resulted in 441 members gettin
A COVID-19 case has been confirmed at the Ba Mission Hospital. This is according to the Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard. Meanwhile, a new daily record number of cases has been announced as Permanent
Health Minister Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says there are sufficient vaccines for every individual above the age of 18 years in the country. Responding to a question on the Bula Ko Lau discussion forum, Dr Waqaina
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has thanked the New Zealand Government for their continuous support to Fiji in these trying times. New Zealand has supported Fiji with an economic relief package estimated at $14
A COVID-19 case has been confirmed in Ba. According to the Official COVID-19 Dashboard, the case is in Vatulaulau Zone. Meanwhile, a new daily record number of cases has been announced as Permanent Secretary f
300,436 people in Fiji have received their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine and 48,503 people are fully vaccinated. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says this means 51% of the target populatio
Public non-compliance of COVID-19 regulations remains a major concern as we continue to receive reports of people walking around with no masks, people from different households drinking grog and people from different ho
Lautoka football striker Sairusi Nalaubu says he is fully vaccinated and cannot wait to take the field again. Nalaubu was the leading goal scorer in the 2021 Digicel Premier League when it was halted due to the cur
The latest Westpac Wave Fiji Economic Update states that leading to uneven conditions across sectors halting Fiji’s economic recovery, they now downgrade their real Gross Domestic Product projection for 2021 to -4.2 p
A new daily record number of cases has been announced as Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong confirms there are 431 cases and 3 deaths related to COVID-19 in the 24-hour reporting period that ended at 8am
Four women and three men are currently in Police custody for the alleged murder of a 22-year-old Nawaka man at Prince Charles Park in Nadi. Acting Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu says they were also found drink
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says he is not particularly confident that a lockdown will keep our COVID-19 numbers down. While responding to a question if the Ministry will consider a lockdown t
The lockdown in Qauia Settlement in Lami has been extended until further notice. This has been confirmed by the Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong who says they need more evidence of COVID safe behaviour
Shop N Save Supermarket in Ba has been closed for decontamination. The supermarket confirms that the Health Ministry advised them to close the outlet for decontamination. They say they will be advised by the M
A total of 223 food and essential item packs were distributed to families in home isolation and lockdown areas by the government yesterday. This includes 97 packs for families in home isolation in Verata, Wainibok
If you live in the Lami-Suva-Nausori containment area and are developing symptoms of COVID-19 or feel sick, go to the nearest health facility and don't call 158. These are the words of Health Ministry's Chief Medi
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says that it is unfortunate that there is a lot of misinformation circulating about home remedies for COVID-19. Doctor Fong highlighted this when questioned if home
50% of the target population have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, AstraZeneca but Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong is puzzled by some people resisting to get the vaccine.
The Permanent Secretary for Health confirms that moving forward, the health isolation facilities will be dedicated for patients who are most at risk of becoming severely ill or dying from the virus. Doctor Fo
274 new cases of COVID-19 have been announced while Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has raised serious concerns regarding a birthday party at Rifle Range in Lautoka which has resulted in a new cluster
