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The woman who was taken in for questioning for allegedly spreading false information on social media about cases of COVID-19 registered at the Nausori Health Centre has been released. There is no confirmed case of
The Head of Health Protection at the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Doctor Alisha Sahukhan says the second patient to have contracted COVID-19 is the mother of the first patient. She says the woman was in
Fiji has recorded its 2nd confirmed case of COVID-19. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama announced that the second patient is the mother of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Fiji. This is Fiji’s first locall
Five more Italian doctors have died from coronavirus, bringing the death toll among medics in the country to 13. At least 2,629 health workers have been infected. Initially, three new fatalities were named as Luigi
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Fever clinics have been set up in Lautoka. The clinics are at Punjas Health Centre Carpark, Cakau Street and Kamikamica Health Centre Carpark, Kamikamica Park. People can visit the fever clinics from 8am to 10pm on
The World Health Organization has warned that young people are not immune from coronavirus and must avoid socialising and communicating it to older, more vulnerable people. They say the choices made by the young ca
Four people in the same family have died from coronavirus in the US state of New Jersey, with three more relatives in hospital. 73-year-old Grace Fusco and six of her adult children fell ill after attending a large
Italy has recorded its highest day-to-day- rise in the number of deaths of persons infected with COVID-19. Civil Protection Chief Angelo Borrelli announced there were 627 new deaths. The number of new cases also sho
Fiji Airways has suspended 95% of its international flights in response to the COVID-19 impact around the world. While making the announcement, the Minister for Economy and Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says F
Japanese Olympic Committee board member Kaori Yamaguchi has called for the Tokyo Olympics to be postponed because athletes are unable to prepare adequately as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. According
Head of Health Protection, Doctor Aalisha Sahukhan has stressed that testing for COVID-19 at the Fiji Centre for Disease Control in Tamavua is being done everyday. Dr Sahukhan says since the day the testing lab was
The Ministry for Health and Medical Services will be opening more fever clinics around the country where people with fever like symptoms can check themselves rather than going to a health centre which can be detrimental
Isolation and containment is absolutely critical to ensure that we prevent the spread of COVID-19, and people should stop creating unnecessary fear and panic. Health Minister, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says there
The latest announcements from the New Zealand government could undermine any chances that New Zealand Rugby had of setting up a competition to replace the suspended Super Rugby season. New Zealand Health Minister D
Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar says disinfecting and cleaning work has been increased in all municipal council areas, especially in Lautoka. Kumar says the use of gloves for cleaning has always been t
New Zealand Rugby is facing another hammer blow after the All Blacks' tests against Wales and Scotland in July were plunged into fresh doubt. Stuff.co reports that European rugby bosses announced the indefinite suspens
Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar says they are now seeking help of the National Fire Authority staff to assist in the cleaning of certain areas in Lautoka. Kumar confirms disinfectants have been provided to
The National Term 1 school holidays will now begin on Monday 23rd March 2020 and last until 3rd April 2020, however the Education Minister has also stated that the school holiday may be extended as the COVID-19 situat
Supermarkets have started to limit some items that a customer can take to ensure that everyone has fair access to them after the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Fiji yesterday. This is after retailers were aske
