87-year-old woman dies from COVID-19
A new COVID-19 death has been reported by the Health Ministry. This is an 87-year-old woman from the Central Division who died at home on the 25th of last month. She was not vaccinated. There have been a
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2 month old baby among the 7 new COVID-19 deaths bringing the total number of deaths in the third wave to 137
A 2 month old baby from the Western Division is among the seven new COVID-19 deaths recorded between 24th January and 9th February this year. This brings the total number of deaths in the third wave to 137. Th
Current stocks of AstraZeneca has finished and more stock to arrive in the next 6 weeks
The Ministry of Health says the current stocks of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine has finished and they will get more stocks in the next 6 weeks. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says they will co
FULL STORY: 2 new deaths brings total COVID-19 deaths in the 3rd wave to 130
130 people have died from COVID-19 during the third wave in Fiji. This is after two new COVID-19 deaths were reported overnight. The Health Ministry confirms the first COVID-19 death is a 73-year-old woman fro
There have been no COVID-19 deaths in individuals who received a booster dose - Health Ministry
An analysis by the Health Ministry says unvaccinated adults in Fiji have been dying at a rate 17.8 times higher than fully vaccinated adults during the third wave of COVID-19. There have been 128 deaths during the
Masking, physical distancing and ventilation must constantly be present - Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong stresses that masking, physical distancing and ventilation are three measures that must constantly be present. Doctor Fong adds when one of the measures becomes diff
96,515 people boosted so far
96,515 people have received booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine so far while 93.1% of the adult target population have received two doses. The Health Ministry says for the month of February, a further 175,558 hav
Full Story: 1 new COVID-19 death brings total deaths in the 3rd wave to 128
There have been 128 COVID-19 deaths in the third wave so far. This is according to the latest update by the Health Ministry. One new COVID-19 death was reported overnight. It is a 68-year-old man from the
We have to explore the availability and the pediatric dose preparation of SPIKEVAX for use in children aged 6 years and older after TGA’s provisional approval the vaccine – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says they will have to explore the availability and the pediatric dose preparation of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, SPIKEVAX, for use in individuals aged 6 years and old
With the presence of Omicron & the threat of new variants, everyone must get at least 3 vaccine doses - Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says with the presence of Omicron and the threat of new COVID variants, everyone must get at least 3 vaccine doses and have sustained protection. Doctor Fong highli
3 new COVID-19 deaths brings 3rd wave total to 127
There were three new COVID-19 deaths from 2nd to 15th February 2022. This has been confirmed by the Health Ministry in its latest update. The three new deaths brings the total number of deaths during the third wave
91,474 people boosted against COVID-19
91,474 people have received their booster doses so far. 91, 414 received the booster doses by Moderna and 60 people received Pfizer booster. The Ministry of Health says for the month of February, a further 17
Full Story: Elderly woman is latest COVID-19 death bringing total deaths in the 3rd wave to 124
There is one new COVID-19 death bringing the total number of COVID-19 deaths during the third wave to 124. This latest death is a 91-year-old woman from the Central Division who died at home last Thursday. She was not
More than 88,816 individuals have so far received booster doses
88,816 individuals have so far received booster doses of the Moderna and 35 individuals have received the Pfizer booster COVID-19 vaccine. 92.9 percent of the adult target population are fully vaccinated while 98.1
Unvaccinated individuals are not allowed to enter a house of worship, attend a sporting event or enter high risk businesses – Dr Waqainabete
Health Minister Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete says whilst the requirement for checking of careFIJI app and Vax Check have been removed at businesses and venues, unvaccinated individuals are not allowed to enter a house of wor
3 elderly people die due to COVID bringing the total number of deaths in the third wave to 123
3 elderly people have passed away due to COVID-19. The first COVID-19 death is of a 74-year-old man from the Western Division, who died at home on 7th February. He was not vaccinated. The second COVID-19 death
Pfizer vaccines to be rolled out from today
The Ministry of Health will roll out the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines effective from today. They say the new batch of 530,000 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines which arrived into the country this month, will be available as boo
Full Story: 3 new COVID deaths bring the total number of deaths in the third wave to 120
Fiji has recorded 3 new COVID-19 deaths. The first COVID-19 death is of a 59-year-old man from the Central Division, who was admitted at the CWM Hospital on 12th January. His pre-existing medical conditions contrib
LTA urges people to continue masking up when in public service vehicles and drivers to enforce it
The Land Transport Authority is urging all Fijians to continue wearing masks while onboard public service vehicles to maintain their continued safety from the COVID-19 virus. Acting Chief Executive Officer, Irimai
83,908 individuals have so far received booster doses
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says 83,908 individuals have so far received booster doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Dr Fong says for the month of February, a further 175,558 have become eligibl