8, 900 masks for our health care workers
Timely help has arrived for our health care workers on the frontline in the fight against COVID-19. 8, 900 N95 masks have been handed over by UNICEF Pacific to the government. This morning, 8,900 N95 respira
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37 fever clinics in operation in the country
37 fever clinics are currently in operation throughout Fiji. The Health Ministry is encouraging people to visit a fever clinic if they feel that they are developing any symptoms of COVID-19. The symptoms of CO
Several healthcare workers in India attacked as they battle to stop the spread of coronavirus
Several healthcare workers in India have been attacked as they battle to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Reports say doctors have been spat at and chased away from homes, and that in one case patients directed
COVID-19 patients classified “stable†to be transferred to community isolation facilities
The Health Ministry says COVID-19 positive individuals who are classified “stable†will be transferred to community isolation facilities for continued monitoring and medical care. There are now eight COVID-19 c
Bus services have been minimised today in Suva lockdown area and a review to be done on Monday
President of the Fiji Bus Operators Association, Nisar Ali Shah says bus services have been minimised today in the Suva lockdown area and a review will be done on Monday on the level of services to be provided. Sha
COVID-19: US jobless claims hit 6.6 million as virus spreads
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits has hit a record high for the second week in a row as the economic toll tied to the coronavirus intensifies. The Department of Labour says more than 6.6 million
Fiji Link suspends all flights between Nadi and Suva due to COVID-19 lockdown
Fiji Link, Fiji Airways’ domestic subsidiary, has today suspended all flights between Nadi and Suva, due to the lockdown of the Capital City announced by the Fijian Government. Fiji Airways Managing Director and
FJ360 passengers from Singapore to Nadi on Sunday 22nd March not required to call toll-free helpline 158
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is advising passengers who travelled on FJ360 from Singapore to Nadi on Sunday 22nd March that they are not required to call the toll-free COVID-19 help line to register their
Few taxi operators still servicing the Suva lockdown area - Lal
The Fiji Taxi Association has confirmed only a few taxi operators are still servicing the Suva lockdown area from today as all operators have been given the choice to decide whether they still want to continue with thei
Roy Krishna and wife Naziah Ali-Krishna not showing symptoms of COVID-19
Fiji soccer star, Roy Krishna says so far for him and his wife they are not showing any symptoms of COVID-19. Krishna and his wife Naziah Ali-Krishna were on the same flight with a recent case of interest for COVID
160 Health Ministry staff who live outside Suva confinement area have moved into designated health facilities in Suva
160 Ministry of Health officials and staff who live outside the Suva confinement area have moved into designated health facilities in Suva for the duration of the lockdown. Health Minister Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabe
FNPF assistance available for employees affected by Suva lockdown
If your place of employment is within the Suva or Lautoka lockdown areas and is closed down as the employer is not an essential service, you can access funds of up to $500 from FNPF and if you do not have funds in your
60 people were arrested during the curfew hours from 10pm to 5am including two Police Officers
Sixty people including two police officers were arrested for breaching the curfew hours from 10 o’clock last night to 5 o’clock this morning. Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho has directed that the two police
Choice to operate is with taxi and bus operators if they can't enforce 2 metre rule - LTA
Land Transport Authority CEO Samuel Simpson has made it clear that bus operators, taxi and mini bus drivers must enforce the two metres physical distance between the drivers and the passengers in their vehicles. Si
Spain’s COVID-19 death toll exceeds 10,000
Spain has passed another grim coronavirus milestone after the number of deaths exceeded 10,000. The country, the second-worst hit in terms fatalities, has also lost nearly 900,000 jobs. The US, too, has regist
Contact tracing of the two new cases and person of interest underway- Dr Tudravu
Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Jemesa Tudravu has stated that their contact tracing team is following on the leads on the two new cases and also a person of interest who is linked to the couple. Dr. Tudravu says the per
Health Ministry in the process of tracking people from Fiji who who were part of a recent gathering in India
The Health Ministry is in the process of tracking down 2 people who attended an Islamic congregation at Nizamuddin that has become a key source for the spread of COVID-19 in India. Fijivillage has received informat
Person who was in close contact with two new cases of COVID-19 has been tested - Dr. Waqainabete
Health Minister Dr. Ifereimi Waqainabete says that the test of the person who was in close contact with the two new patients of COVID-19 has been done. The man is in the isolation ward at the Labasa Hospital.
Changes to Lautoka lockdown
The Prime Minister has announced that restaurants in Lautoka can now operate, so long as they follow the safety guidelines, focusing on safe physical distancing and takeaway and delivery services. Voreqe Bainimara
New curfew hours
The Prime Minister has announced that the nationwide curfew will be from 8pm to 5am from tomorrow night. Voreqe Bainimarama says if you are travelling for work or as a result of a medical emergency, you can travel