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As of 11th March, a total of 109,310 individuals have so far received booster doses. Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are both available for adult booster doses.
The Health Ministry has recorded 15 new cases of COVID-19 since Saturday. There are 110 active cases of COVID-19. This does not include the Rapid Antigen Tests done by people at home or those that self-isolat
The Health Ministry has recorded 15 new cases of COVID-19 since Wednesday. 3 new cases were recorded on Thursday and 12 new cases in the last 24 hours ending at 8am yesterday. Of the 15 cases recorded, 6 cases
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong has confirmed that COVAX is looking at providing some pediatric doses for 5 to 12 year olds in Fiji. Dr Fong highlighted this when questioned by fijivillage if ther
There are 256 active cases of COVID-19 in Fiji but this does not include the Rapid Antigen Tests done by people at home or those that self-isolate and take necessary action based entirely on their symptoms. The Hea
Doctor Fong confirms we have the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in the community as cases continue to rise during this 3rd wave of COVID-19 in Fiji. Thu 30th Dec Fri 31 Dec Sat 01 Jan
A new COVID-19 death has been reported by the Health Ministry. This is an 87-year-old woman from the Central Division who died at home on the 25th of last month. She was not vaccinated. There have been a
A 2 month old baby from the Western Division is among the seven new COVID-19 deaths recorded between 24th January and 9th February this year. This brings the total number of deaths in the third wave to 137. Th
The Ministry of Health says the current stocks of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine has finished and they will get more stocks in the next 6 weeks. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says they will co
130 people have died from COVID-19 during the third wave in Fiji. This is after two new COVID-19 deaths were reported overnight. The Health Ministry confirms the first COVID-19 death is a 73-year-old woman fro
The World Health Organisation says post COVID-19 conditions are real and they are working to ensure it is recognised in countries and that patients get the care that they need for the long term. The Technical Lead
Queen Elizabeth has tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement, Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth is experiencing "mild cold-like symptoms" but expects to continue "light duties" at Windsor over the coming w
An analysis by the Health Ministry says unvaccinated adults in Fiji have been dying at a rate 17.8 times higher than fully vaccinated adults during the third wave of COVID-19. There have been 128 deaths during the
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong stresses that masking, physical distancing and ventilation are three measures that must constantly be present. Doctor Fong adds when one of the measures becomes diff
96,515 people have received booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine so far while 93.1% of the adult target population have received two doses. The Health Ministry says for the month of February, a further 175,558 hav
There have been 128 COVID-19 deaths in the third wave so far. This is according to the latest update by the Health Ministry. One new COVID-19 death was reported overnight. It is a 68-year-old man from the
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says they will have to explore the availability and the pediatric dose preparation of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, SPIKEVAX, for use in individuals aged 6 years and old
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says with the presence of Omicron and the threat of new COVID variants, everyone must get at least 3 vaccine doses and have sustained protection. Doctor Fong highli
There were three new COVID-19 deaths from 2nd to 15th February 2022. This has been confirmed by the Health Ministry in its latest update. The three new deaths brings the total number of deaths during the third wave
91,474 people have received their booster doses so far. 91, 414 received the booster doses by Moderna and 60 people received Pfizer booster. The Ministry of Health says for the month of February, a further 17
