Additional 10 COVID-19 deaths from 7th July to 12th October
The Health Ministry confirms that they have an additional ten COVID-19 deaths to report for the period of 7th July 2021 to 12th October 2021. All deaths were reported
Tag: COVID 19
FULL STORY: 82.3% of Fiji’s adult target population fully vaccinated
82.3% of Fiji’s adult target population is now fully vaccinated while 96.2% have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This means 595,232 of the targ
PM encourages front-line personnel in the Western Division to maintain momentum in their COVID-19 response
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has encouraged front-line personnel in the Western Division to maintain momentum in their COVID-19 response in particular efforts which
We are looking at 344 unvaccinated teachers who will be terminated – Kumar
Education Minister Premila Kumar says in total they are looking at 344 teachers who will be terminated under the no jab, no job policy. She says 130 teachers have been
People return to Albert Park to play sports following the easing of restrictions
Albert Park has been a hive of activity as people returned to playing contact sports for the first time since April. Following the announcement by the Prime Minister o
122 notices issued for failure to wear a face mask
261 Public Health Infringement Notices have been issued from the 6th to the 12th of October with failing to wear a face mask registering 122 reports. Police say failur
Indications that COVID situation in the maritime islands is under control – Dr Fong
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.
36 new COVID-19 cases
Fiji recorded 36 new cases in the 24 hour period that ended at 8am yesterday. 72% of the new cases are from the Western Division, while 28% of the new cases are from the
16 new COVID-19 cases
16 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in Fiji for the 24 hour period that ended at 8am yesterday. There are now 2,636 active cases. The Health Ministry has no new
FULL STORY: 80.3% of eligible adults in Fiji fully vaccinated
80.3% of Fiji's adult target population are now fully vaccinated. The vaccination coverage rate for adults who have received at least one dose is 96.2%. This means
Students to wear masks and be physically distanced in school
As Year 12 and 13 students go back to school from November 1st, Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says they want students to be masked up in the classroom
Contact sports can resume and no restrictions on the size of outdoor gatherings - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has highlighted that contact sports can resume and there will be no restrictions on the size of outdoor gatherings. Bainimarama says
You don't have to wear a mask if you are walking at the sea wall, going for jogging, having a picnic at the beach and gathering in homes
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says they will continue to enforce a mask mandate for all indoor public venues, on public transportation and in crowded public settings
Businesses, workplaces, including public transportation can now operate at 80% capacity
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says nearly all businesses, workplaces, including public transportation can operate at 80% capacity to children and fully vaccinated adu
Church services resume with COVID protocols strictly followed
Fijians returned to church today after five months of no services. This is following the government allowing houses of worship to open with 70% capacity. Most house
Draw of $51,000 vaccine lottery this afternoon
Ten lucky people will win $5,100 each today as the government will draw the winners of the ‘Let’s Win Together Sweepstakes’. The lottery was open t
Singapore to allow quarantine-free travel for UK and other nations
Singapore has announced it is easing coronavirus lockdown restrictions and will allow quarantine-free travel from a number of nations including the UK. Prime Minister
57 new COVID-19 cases
Fiji has 57 new cases of COVID-19 for the 24 hour period that ended at 8am yesterday. There are now 2,685 active cases. 51,483 cases have been recorded in Fiji sinc
PM to announce easing of COVID restrictions at 4pm today as 80% of adults in Fiji are fully vaccinated
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has confirmed that 80% of adults in Fiji are fully vaccinated a full three weeks ahead of schedule. He has tweeted that he is gratefu
Students of Naduri village cross the Sigatoka River to get vaccinated
The love for their loved ones in their homes and communities brought the youths of Naduri Village in Sigatoka to the vaccination site at Kavanagasau College. Torika Am
Akbar acknowledges Ministry staff during Fiji Day celebration
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Rosy Akbar has acknowledged the staff of the Ministry who have helped people overcome stigma and adversities to achi