Suva on lockdown from today
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says all of the greater Suva area will be going on lockdown from 5am today for 14 days. Bainimarama says this is a tactic that the government is embracing because it has proven eff
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COVID-19: PM announces lockdown of Suva after confirmation of 2 new cases in Nabua
The greater Suva area is now on lockdown for 14 days. The lockdown started at 5 o’clock this morning. Police have closed off entry and exit at the drawn-up borders of the Suva confined area. The closed-
Greater Suva area to be locked down for 14 days after confirmation of 2 new cases in Nabua
Two new cases of COVID-19 in Fiji as announced by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama. They are a couple from Nabua. 21-year-old wife developed symptoms on Saturday 28th March. Partner developed symptoms
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama to make major COVID-19 announcement at 3:30pm today
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama to make major COVID-19 announcement. The announcement is at 3:30pm today. Stay with Fijivillage for live coverage.
Nabua Muslim League settlement along Ratu Mara Road and access into settlement cordoned off
Police and Health Ministry officers are on the ground at Nabua Muslim League settlement along Ratu Mara Road and access into the settlement has been cordoned off. We can also confirm that a house in the settlement
Family of 3 quarantined at Navua Hospital Isolation Ward
A family of three from Nabua Muslim League settlement along Ratu Mara Road is currently quarantined at the Navua Hospital Isolation Ward. They were taken to Navua this morning while a contact tracing team is at the
48 more people arrested for breaching 10pm-5am curfew
48 more people were arrested for breaching the curfew from 10 o’clock last night to 5 o’clock this morning and many of those arrested were either returning from a social gathering or a kava session at friends or rel
Housing Authority and Public Rental Board announces COVID-19 relief package for affected customers
The Housing Authority and Public Rental Board has announced a COVID-19 relief package for affected customers. Minister for Housing Premila Kumar says that Housing Authority customers affected by COVID-19 have a few
COVID-19 death toll in the USA surpasses 4,000
The COVID-19 death toll has surpassed 4,000 in the United States of America and there are fears as many as 200,000 people could die there. The US has the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the world with 163,199 c
93-year-old beats COVID-19
A 93-year-old Indian man has become the country's oldest patient to survive the coronavirus infection. The BBC reports that the man and his 88-year-old wife both recovered after testing positive about a month ago,
Close to 500 people are currently under quarantine due to COVID-19 - Tudravu
Close to 500 people are currently under quarantine at the moment due to COVID-19 at their homes or quarantine facilities. This has been highlighted by the Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Jemesa Tudravu who says that they
30 teams of medical staff will be going through the area of containment in Lautoka today - Waqainabete
Health Minister, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says from today 30 teams of medical staff and other agencies supporting them will be comprehensively going through the area of containment in Lautoka to make sure they are no
Consumers urged to avoid lingering in supermarkets as a safety measure against COVID-19
Consumers are now being urged to avoid lingering in supermarkets as a safety measure against COVID-19 and the Consumer Council is also encouraging consumers to opt for cashless payment methods as money that has exchange
COVID-19: Lockdown for the greater Lautoka area will remain until 5am Tuesday April 7th
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Fiji remains at 5 and there have been no new cases for 7 days now. Health Minister, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says a total of 368 tests have been conducted so far
Westpac’s COVID-19 Customer Support
Westpac Fiji customers who have been affected by COVID-19 will be given a repayment holiday (principal and interest) up to six months on their home loans, personal loans and business loans. This will be done on a c
BSP arranging reliefs packages to assist customers who have been affected by COVID-19
Bank of South Pacific says it is arranging relief packages on a case by case basis to assist customers who have been affected by the evolving nature of COVID-19. BSP Fiji says for personal loans, there will be six
Agriculture Marketing Authority is not here to make profit and are not overcharging market vendors in Lautoka lock-down area - Reddy
Minister for Agriculture Dr. Mahendra Reddy confirms that the Agriculture Marketing Authority is not in the business of making profits at this time and are not overcharging market vendors in the Lautoka lock-down area.
Ministry of Fisheries confirms that fishing is allowed during curfew hours
The Ministry of Fisheries confirms that fishing is allowed during curfew hours. The Ministry says fishermen should only fish in their iqoliqoli (traditional fishing ground) areas or fishing grounds that are
Dr. Waqainabete to make an announcement this hour in relation to COVID-19
The Health and Medical Services Minister, Dr. Ifereimi Waqainabete will make an announcement this hour in relation to the COVID-19. Stay with us for details. You can check out live coverage of the announcement
White House projects 100,000 to 240,000 US deaths from coronavirus
US President Donald Trump has warned Americans to brace for a 'hell of a bad two weeks' ahead as the White House projected there could be 100,000 to 240,000 deaths in the US from the coronavirus pandemic, even if curren