205 people with COVID-19 admitted in hospitals around the country
There are 205 people with COVID-19 currently admitted in hospitals around the country. None of these people are in severe or critical condition. 114 people are admi
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417 new COVID-19 cases since Tuesday
417 new COVID-19 cases have been recorded by the Health Ministry since Tuesday. 213 new COVID-19 cases were recorded on Tuesday and 204 new cases were recorded in the
39,179 people have received the booster shot while 142,240 people are still due
As at 11th January 2022, 39,179 Fijians over the age of 18 have received the booster dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine while 142,240 people are still due to get their
FULL STORY: 24 COVID-19 deaths during the 3rd wave so far with 7 new deaths confirmed overnight
There are 7 new COVID-19 deaths bringing the total number of COVID-19 deaths recorded since confirmation of the third wave to 24. Five of the new deaths reported were
Isolation period for tourists found positive for COVID-19 reduced to 7 days
Following adjustments to the isolation procedure for positive COVID-19 cases by the Fijian Government, tourists who are found positive will now be required to be in isola
Education Ministry says the NFP Leader is clearly in election campaign mode but Prasad says they are raising issues because parents are confused & students are worried
The Education Ministry says NFP Leader Professor Biman Prasad is clearly in election campaign mode and looking at ways to criticise the Government at every opportunity bu
No shortage of booster doses yet – Dr. Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has confirmed there is no shortage of booster doses yet. Some people have told us they were turned away from the vacc
COVID positive cases seen so far in schools is a reflection of what is happening in the community – Education Ministry
The Ministry of Education says positive cases seen so far in schools is a reflection of what is happening in the community and it has been made clear that the decision to
Vaccination drive resumes in Suva today
The COVID-19 vaccination drive will resume in Suva from today. If you want to get vaccinated then you can visit the drive-through vaccination centre at Albert Park and
163 people in the hospital with COVID-19
There are 163 people admitted in the hospital with COVID-19 but none are in severe or critical condition. The largest number of people admitted is in the Central Divis
461 new COVID-19 cases since Saturday
461 new COVID-19 cases have been recorded by the Health Ministry since Saturday. 368 of these new cases were recorded on Sunday and 93 in the last 24 hours ending at 8
FULL STORY: 17 COVID-19 deaths during the 3rd wave so far with 5 new deaths confirmed overnight
There are five new COVID-19 deaths bringing the total number of COVID-19 deaths recorded since confirmation of the third wave to seventeen. Three of five new deaths were
Police will act decisively if you are irresponsible about following COVID-19 regulations – Qiliho
Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho says if you are responsible about following COVID-19 regulations and are doing things right, you do not need to worry about anything b
FTU claims more than 500 teachers are in isolation
The General Secretary of the Fiji Teachers Union Agni Deo Singh claims more than 500 teachers are in isolation as they have either contracted COVID-19 or are primary cont
COVID-19 vaccination programme temporarily suspended due to weather conditions
The Health Ministry has confirmed that the COVID-19 vaccination programme is temporarily suspended until further notice due to the current adverse weather conditions.
We need to protect the space around education so that it becomes a low risk area – Dr. Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says education is important and they need to protect that space and make sure that the space around it is protected so t
If you do test positive or develop COVID-like symptoms, self-isolate at home for seven days – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Heath Doctor James Fong says if you do test positive or develop COVID-like symptoms, their advice is that you self-isolate at home for seven days.
No lockdown, no change to curfew – Koya
Minister for Commerce, Faiyaz Koya says they are not locking down any communities, the curfew is not changing, businesses are not being shut, the borders are not closing
New fines for breach of COVID-safe measures
New penalties and fines for failing to comply with masking protocols and COVID-safe measures have been announced by the Government. They all come into effect from tomo
Full Story: Five new COVID deaths
There are five new COVID-19 deaths bringing the total number of COVID-19 deaths recorded since confirmation of the third wave to 12. Permanent Secretary for Health Doc
1,280 new COVID-19 cases recorded by the Health Ministry since Wednesday
There have been 1,280 new COVID-19 cases recorded by the Health Ministry since Wednesday. The Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says 348 new cases were