12 new COVID-19 cases
Fiji now has 36 active COVID-19 cases in isolation, 14 of which are border quarantine cases, with 22 locally transmitted cases. While making the announcement, Permanen
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Bus drivers should wear masks at all times and not just at bus stands because LTA is monitoring - Shah
The Fiji Bus Operators Association is urging bus drivers to wear masks at all times as they have been seen taking off their masks once they leave the Suva Bus Stand. T
Taxi drivers enforcing COVID safe protocols
Many taxi drivers are taking COVID precautionary measures such as wearing masks and enforcing social distancing to battle the spread of the virus. People have contacte
Markets in Nausori and Nasinu to close at 4pm every afternoon
All markets in Nasinu and Nausori will close 4pm every afternoon during the current COVID-19 restrictions period. CEO Anurashika Bari says the early closure will allow
All courts in Viti Levu will be closed until further notice
All courts, Small Claims Tribunal and other tribunals in Viti Levu will be closed until further notice. Acting Chief Justice Kamal Kumar says this is in consideration
COVID-19 press conference to be held this evening
The COVID-19 press conference by Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has been moved to this evening. It was supposed to start after 4pm today however Doc
Most people seen wearing masks around Suva but many still not practising social distancing in certain areas
Most people could be seen walking around Suva and wearing their masks this morning but there were also people that could still be seen without a mask. We saw some peop
Restrictions should not have disproportionate and discriminatory effect on the public, however people need to act responsibly - Raj
The Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is calling on authorities to ensure that COVID-19 related restrictions do not have a disproportionate and discriminato
People coming into Lautoka City to shop for basic items and to pay bills - Reddy
Lautoka resident, Narayan Reddy says most of the shops in Lautoka City are closed but people can be seen lining up in front of supermarkets, pharmacies and in front of En
I can’t expect everyone to get it right the first time – Dr Fong
The Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says are trying to get COVID-safe measures in all businesses and it will be a gradual process they will go through.
People can be arrested loitering unnecessarily within the containment areas
There will be consequences for people who breach the COVID-19 regulations within the Suva, Lami, Nausori, Nadi and Lautoka containment areas in the next 14 days. The P
Questions raised about people crossing containment zones at Tamavua-i-Wai Bridge, Khalsa Rd and Wainibuku Bridge
Questions are being raised on how and why some people from the Lami containment zone have been allowed to come into the Suva containment zone at Tamavua-i-Wai Bridge and
U.S. to Send Vaccine Materials and Other Supplies to Hard-Hit India, Officials Say
Under pressure from vaccine makers in India who say they need supplies to combat a surge in coronavirus cases, the Biden administration said Sunday that it had partially
COVID: Countries send aid to ease India's oxygen emergency
International efforts are underway to help India as the country suffers critical oxygen shortages amid a devastating surge in Covid cases. The UK has begun sending ven
We may increase or decrease the size of containment zone based on the history of the movement of the Makoi case - Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says they may increase or decrease the size of the containment zone based on the history of the movement of the Makoi ca
COVID-19 case from Makoi is a big problem for us – Dr. Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr James Fong says the case of COVID-19 from Makoi is something that they are worried about and is a big problem for them. He says they
Vaccination programme to continue
The vaccination programme will continue to be done around Fiji. This has been confirmed by the Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong in a press conference t
AG back in Suva
Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum arrived in Suva yesterday after being in quarantine for 14 days in Nadi. He went straight into an all-important meeting at the He
Essential services and work to continue – Doctor Fong
Public transportation within the different containment zones will be available from today but limited to 50% seating capacity. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor J
COVID-19 containment areas set in Lami, Suva, Nasinu, Nausori, Nadi and Lautoka
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says beginning today, when the curfew period ends, and for the next 14 days, the greater public will not be allowed in o
Suva Retailers Association assists families in containment areas and frontline workers
The Suva Retailers Association has provided 100 food packs for families in the containment areas and 20 cartons of water and other food items for frontline workers. As