146 new cases of COVID-19
Fiji has recorded 146 new cases of COVID-19 for the 24 hour period that ended at 8 am today with 69 cases from the Western Division, 68 cases are from the Central Division and 9 cases are from the Eastern Division.
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Health Ministry says eligible children’s 1st dose vaccination is planned for rollout from Monday 20th September 2021
The Health Ministry says the eligible children’s 1st dose vaccination is planned for rollout from Monday 20th September 2021 and the 2nd dose from Monday 18th October 2021. Permanent Secretary for Health Dr Jame
FULL STORY: 61.9% of the target population now fully vaccinated
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says as of 14th of September 577,005 adults in Fiji have received their first dose of the vaccine and 363,420 have received their second doses. This means that 97.5% of
Daku Resort in Savusavu planning for local borders to open and is offering $1 weekend deals
Daku Resort in Savusavu is seeing 85% occupancy rate in the weekends after the introduction of $1 weekend deals and are now planning for local borders to open and travel to Vanua Levu to normalise. Resort Manager,
26 new COVID-19 cases on Waya Island while Beqa Island records 10 new cases
26 new COVID-19 cases have been reported on Waya Island in Yasawa while Beqa Island has recorded 10 new cases in the last 24 hours. There are now 58 cases in total on Beqa. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doct
1 COVID-19 death and 131 new cases
There are 131 new cases of COVID-19 and one new COVID-19 death. The one death reported is from the Central Division. He is a 63-year-old man who presented to the Navua Hospital in severe respiratory distress a
FULL STORY: 59.6% now fully vaccinated
59.6% of Fiji’’s target population are now fully vaccinated. It was earlier announced by the government that the curfew would move from 9pm to 4am and the containment areas in Viti Levu would be lifted when 60%
Businessman booked for operating shop in Makoi during curfew hours
A businessman was issued a public health infringement notice for failing to comply with orders pertaining to the closure of business during curfew hours. Police say the man was allegedly operating a shop in Tuirara
Education Ministry says everyone associated with schools will be required to be fully vaccinated
Minister for Education, Premila Kumar says when students return to school, they need to be protected and this means that along with the students and teachers, all ancillary staff, canteen operators and others who are as
28 days lockdown was discussed in April but it would not have been effective – Dr. Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says a hard lockdown was discussed in April until they had seen the data that indicated that a 28-day lockdown would not have been effective. While speaking to Radi
Long COVID cases will put a strain on Fiji's health system – Dr. Fong
The Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says long COVID cases will put a strain on Fiji's health system in the longer term but at the moment, the system is coping again after months of being stretched and
More COVID-19 cases in Yasawa with strict movement restriction now in place on Nacula Island
Strict movement restriction is now in place for Nacula Island in Yasawa after 21 COVID-19 cases were recorded by the villages of Nacula and Naisisili. Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says the posit
473 COVID-19 cases in Kadavu with 8 new cases in the last 24 hrs
Kadavu recorded 8 new cases in the last 24 hours bringing the total number of cases on the island to 473. Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says nine cases are admitted at Vunisea hospital; 4 are CO
20 healthcare workers leave for Yanuca & Beqa Island
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is sending a team of 20 healthcare and allied healthcare workers to Yanuca and Beqa Island this morning for 3 days. A total of 37 positive cases have now been identified
3 new COVID-19 deaths and 127 new cases
There are 127 new cases of COVID-19 in Fiji while 3 new COVID-19 deaths have been reported for the period of 10th to 12th September 2021. Two deaths were reported for the Central Division and one death was reported
58.3% of the target population in Fiji now fully vaccinated
As of 12th September, 97.2% of the target population in Fiji have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine while 58.3% are now fully vaccinated nationwide. This means 569,958 adults have received their fi
Health Ministry urges businesses and workplaces to refocus on improving ventilation and air quality to support current COVID safe measures
The Health Ministry is advising all businesses and workplaces that there is an urgent need to refocus on improving ventilation and air quality to support their current COVID safe measures. Permanent Secretary for H
102 notices for failure to wear a mask between 11th and 12th September
102 Public Health Infringement Notices were issued for failure to wear a mask between the 11th and 12th September. 26 notices were issued for social gathering and 5 for contact sports. 10 notices were issued f
48 COVID-19 cases on Beqa Island
37 COVID-19 cases have now been identified in Dakuni village on Beqa island, while 11 more cases have been diagnosed in Dakuibeqa village in the last 24 hours. Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong says th
Indicators are telling us that we are on the tail end of the epidemic - Dr. Fong
The Ministry of Health has noted the downturn in COVID-19 case numbers and positivity rate although they are limiting the testing to high-risk groups and places of concern. Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James