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There are already long lines of people this morning outside major supermarkets in Suva, Nasinu and Nausori as preparations continue for a lockdown of Suva and Nausori from 11 o'clock tonight till 4am next Wednesday.
The Health Ministry's COVID-19 vaccination drive starts today in parts of Macuata and Bua. You can get vaccinated at St Mary's Primary School in Labasa, the Agriculture Quarters in Dreketi, Nadogo Secondary School
The Head of Health Protection Dr Aalisha Sahukhan says the news has not been good for some time now as more cases are appearing in the community without any link to the other cases. Dr Sahukhan says all indications
Health Ministry’s Permanent Secretary Dr James Fong says thousands of Fijians received text alerts on Wednesday alerting them that they may have had contact with some of the new cases confirmed at Extra Supermarket.
The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says they believe this virus is still circulating in Nadi, in Lautoka, in Rakiraki, in Lami and, potentially,throughout the rest of Viti Levu. Dr Fong says right now
The Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says in some countries around the world, the public and even governments have failed to take this virus seriously and the pattern is emerging in Fiji and this complac
The worrying trend of increasing COVID-19 cases with no links to other cases continues as Fiji has recorded four new COVID-19 cases. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says the first case is from Mak
Fiji has recorded it’s fourth COVID-19 death. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says a woman from the recent Makoi cluster who tested positive for COVID-19, was entered into intensive care after h
Health Ministry's Permanent Secretary Dr James Fong says as challenges are evolving day by day and with a lot of changes occurring, the priority is to sort their responses for cases of COVID-19 and the process of commun
Vodafone Fiji advises the recipients of the $90 COVID cash assistance from government that they do not need to risk themselves waiting in long lines to withdraw cash. Vodafone says the money is safe in the wallet f
The Fiji National Provident Fund has made an early relief payment for its members eligible for Phase 2 Round 5 which were to be paid next week Tuesday. Acting CEO Viliame Vodonaivalu says a total of $9.25 million i
The Suva-Nausori lockdown will now be from 11pm Friday to 4am next Wednesday. The Health Ministry says given the rapidly rising number of contacts stemming from new cases of COVID-19 in the Suva-Nausori area, the l
5 Military Officers and a Police Officer were arrested for drinking alcohol in Narere last night while six others were arrested for celebrating a birthday in Nakasi. 57 people were arrested for failing to comply wi
The Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says their COVID-19 testing is based on the clinical details of a person which goes through a prioritization process to see which test turns around fast. Doctor
The Ministry of Health will soon release further details if essential services will be allowed to operate during the 24-hour day and night curfew which will come into effect for Suva and Nausori everyday from 11pm Frida
People are still lining up outside some of the major supermarkets in Suva and Nasinu today. Some people have contacted us and have sent us photos of them lining outside MH Superfresh from 7.30 this morning. Pe
The Ministry of Health says the New World Supermarket in Nausori is currently closed for the purpose of screening and disinfection. The Ministry says people will be advised when services resume and if required, mor
Through the careFiji contact tracing app, the Health Ministry has managed to locate many people who may have been in close proximity with a positive COVID-19 case at Exta Supermarket at Flagstaff. An Extra Supermar
The Ministry of Economy will be looking after the rationing of food to people who are in need during the 24-hour curfew period that will come into effect for Suva and Nausori from 11pm this Friday to 4am Tuesday.
The Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says the security forces are working on solidifying the enforcement of COVID-19 measures and it will be evident in the coming days. While responding to a questi
