3,760 articles tagged "covid"
There is only one case of COVID-19 in Lautoka and there are no other cases in Fiji. Health Minister, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete confirms that all other suspected cases have been tested and have returned negative. Th
The US State Department has advised American citizens not to travel abroad due to the coronavirus pandemic, issuing the highest possible level of the travel advisory. Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory "advises U.S.
Fiji Rugby Union CEO, John O’Connor says the 7s players are safe and have been cleared from isolation by the Ministry of Health with no players so far showing any symptoms of the COVID-19 virus. O’Connor says the p
Australian cricket icon Shane Warne is doing his bit in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, turning his gin distillery into a hand sanitiser factory. Warne, who founded SevenZeroEight gin, has halted production
Wonder Woman Gal Gadot has enlisted the help of her famous friends to form a quarantine choir, and boost morale. She and other actors including Natalie Portman, Will Ferrell, Mark Ruffalo and Jimmy Fallon banded to
91 schools in Lautoka will be closed from today after the confirmation of Fiji’s first COVID-19 case today. These schools are within the lockdown zone which is from Kings Road at Nacilau Junction past Mat
Coronavirus has killed more people in Italy than in any other country, after deaths there rose by 427 in a day. The number of deaths now stands at 3,405, which is more than in China where the virus originated last
Stunning images have surfaced on social media showing the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, lit up with the flags of all the countries that have been hit by COVID-19. The 38-metre tall s
The Director of Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission Ashwin Raj says it is important that people show basic human decency and stop vilifying an individual in Lautoka who has been identified as the first confi
The Fiji Sports Council has announced that Damodar City Aquatic Centre and the National Fitness Centre are closed until further notice. This is in accordance with the Ministry of Health advisory on COVID-19 present
A travel ban will be placed on all non-residents and non-Australian citizens coming to Australia, effective from 9pm on Friday. In making the announcement on Thursday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison explained the de
Damodar Cinemas has announced that as a COVID-19 precautionary measure, they will be closed until further notice. The company says it acknowledges the recent statement by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and they
As some people have now been made redundant from their workplaces due to the slowdown in the economy and effects of COVID-19, Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says under the Consumer Credit
Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they have not announced any specific measures regarding fines and penalties for those people that do not follow the ban on gatherings of 20 or more peop
The Ministry of Civil Service says all civil servants are advised to report to work. Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has announced heightened containment measures in the confined Lautoka area from midnight tonig
The prime minister has confirmed that the New Zealand border will be closed to anyone who is not a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident from 11.59pm tonight. Children and partners of New Zealand citizens and
Water Authority of Fiji CEO, Barry Omundson says they were preparing for some time when Fiji will have the first case of COVID-19 and they have a fairly good plan in place in terms of providing water to all Fijians.
The government will be making announcements soon with respect to how people who work in Lautoka but do not live there and how their absence from work will be treated. This was highlighted by the Minister for Econom
The Head of Health Protection at the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Dr. Alisha Sahukhan says the COVID-19 patient is a 27-year-old flight attendant of Fiji Airways who had a recent travel history to the USA an
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainiamarama says essential goods will be available in the country and there is no need for people to rush and buy in large stocks. Bainimarama says no one should act in fear or with panic. H
