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The COVID-19 press conference by Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has been moved to this evening. It was supposed to start after 4pm today however Doctor Fong is still in meetings. Stay with
Most people could be seen walking around Suva and wearing their masks this morning but there were also people that could still be seen without a mask. We saw some people walking around Suva with masks in their hand
The Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is calling on authorities to ensure that COVID-19 related restrictions do not have a disproportionate and discriminatory effect on the public. Director, Ashwin Ra
Lautoka resident, Narayan Reddy says most of the shops in Lautoka City are closed but people can be seen lining up in front of supermarkets, pharmacies and in front of Energy Fiji Limited to pay bills. He says peop
The Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says are trying to get COVID-safe measures in all businesses and it will be a gradual process they will go through. This is after he was asked about a woman bein
There will be consequences for people who breach the COVID-19 regulations within the Suva, Lami, Nausori, Nadi and Lautoka containment areas in the next 14 days. The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong say
Questions are being raised on how and why some people from the Lami containment zone have been allowed to come into the Suva containment zone at Tamavua-i-Wai Bridge and through the borders in Dokanaisuva near Khalsa Ro
Under pressure from vaccine makers in India who say they need supplies to combat a surge in coronavirus cases, the Biden administration said Sunday that it had partially lifted a ban against the export of raw materials
International efforts are underway to help India as the country suffers critical oxygen shortages amid a devastating surge in Covid cases. The UK has begun sending ventilators and oxygen concentrator devices. EU me
Fiji now has 24 COVID-19 cases as 4 new cases were recorded on Saturday. This has resulted in containment areas in Lami, Suva, Nasinu, Nausori, Nadi and Lautoka. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fo
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says they may increase or decrease the size of the containment zone based on the history of the movement of the Makoi case. When asked about how confident he is in
Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr James Fong says the case of COVID-19 from Makoi is something that they are worried about and is a big problem for them. He says they do not know how the woman got the virus.
The vaccination programme will continue to be done around Fiji. This has been confirmed by the Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong in a press conference this afternoon. He says it was highlighted
Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum arrived in Suva yesterday after being in quarantine for 14 days in Nadi. He went straight into an all-important meeting at the Health Ministry Headquarters earlier today where
Public transportation within the different containment zones will be available from today but limited to 50% seating capacity. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says they have made arrangements thro
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says beginning today, when the curfew period ends, and for the next 14 days, the greater public will not be allowed in or out of the following containment zones : L
The Suva Retailers Association has provided 100 food packs for families in the containment areas and 20 cartons of water and other food items for frontline workers. Association’s President, Jitesh Patel says the
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong will have a press conference on COVID-19 this afternoon. Doctor Fong is currently meeting government officials at the Ministry of Health Headquarters The
The Acting Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu has praised the work of police officers manning the checkpoints and borders around Viti Levu and also reminded them to adhere to instructions. Tudravu was on a two
Ministry of Health teams are currently carrying out screening and surveillance work in Suva with the disciplined forces. Minister for Health, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says greater community screening is essenti
