Fijivillage
NEWS SPORTS IN DEPTH
14 April, 2026, 7:23 am
Central - 24°C Clouds
14 April, 2026, 7:23 am Central - 24°C Clouds

Indications that COVID situation in the maritime islands is under control – Dr Fong

Indications that COVID situation in the maritime islands is under control – Dr Fong

By Semi Turaga
12/10/2021
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong. [Image: Fijian Government]

Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says the indications from the Maritime islands that were affected by COVID-19 is that the situation is now under control.

He says the Lautoka Yasawa community engagement initiative continues for another 10 days with civil servants from different Ministries helping to facilitate containment and vaccination efforts.

Doctor Fong adds the Ministry is currently surveying other maritime communities and islands close to those maritime islands that are reporting cases of COVID-19.

He adds so far they have no report of outbreaks in other islands.

FEATURE NEWS
RFMF and Police joint raids underway, some people being questioned
The Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Major General Jone Kalouniwai stresses the RFMF puts on notice that any attempt to destabilize ...
9 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Restoration work for water is ongoing at CWM Hospital’s West Wing
Restoration work is ongoing at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital’s West Wing following a burst ageing pipe.  The Ministry of Health shared this ...
43 minutes ago

Courage over silence: Forget Me Not documentary shines light on 6 Fijian voices
The Forget Me Not documentary produced and directed by Communications Fiji Limited, is a window into the lives of six Fijian men who chose ...
8 hours ago

RFMF and Police joint raids underway, some people being questioned
The Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Major General Jone Kalouniwai stresses the RFMF puts on notice that any attempt to destabilize ...
9 hours ago

Education remains important for all Fijians
The Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to strengthening public education and ensuring equitable ...
14 hours ago

Man jailed for 20 months for snatching $23,000 chain in Suva
A man has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for snatching a $23,000 chain in broad daylight in Suva City.35-year-old Jone Rasi has been convicted ...
14 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
TC Vaianu Coverage
The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) is urging the public to remain alert, prepared, and watch out for one another as Tropical Cyclone ...
5 days ago

Citizens to oppose proposed TNG Waste-to-Energy incinerator in Saweni, Vuda
Serious concerns are being raised regarding a proposed Australian company's TNG Waste-to-Energy incinerator in Saweni, Vuda, and a group of concerned ...
5 days ago

Fuel situation in Fiji based on the global crisis
Opposition MP, Vijay Nath has questioned by the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission waited until 7:35pm last night to drop the bomb on the ...
5 days ago

TOP