COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 15,16 and 17 continues today until 3pm
The COVID-19 vaccination program in schools for children aged 15, 16 and 17 years old is being held today by the Health Ministry and it will continue until 3pm. You ca
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40 new cases of COVID-19
Fiji has 40 new cases of COVID-19 for the 24 hour period that ended at 8am yesterday. There are now 2,676 active cases. Fiji has recorded a total of 51,426 cases si
4 COVID-19 deaths from 28th June to 12th July
The Health Ministry confirms four COVID-19 deaths from 28th June 2021 to 12th July 2021. 3 of the COVID-19 deaths are from the Central Division. Permanent Secretary
FULL STORY - 79.2% of the adult target population are fully vaccinated
79.2% of the adult target population in Fiji are fully vaccinated while 96.2% have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This means a total of 594,690 ad
58 new cases of COVID-19
Fiji has 58 new cases of COVID-19 for the 24 hour period that ended at 8am yesterday. There are now 2,895 active cases. Fiji has recorded a total of 51,386 cases si
Two unvaccinated people died from COVID-19 between 15th July and 1st October
The Health Ministry has confirmed that there were two COVID-19 deaths from 15th July 2021 to 1st October 2021. Both of the COVID-19 deaths are from the Central Divisio
Dr Fong confirms adjustment of quarantine protocols to take into account increased protection gained by people fully vaccinated
The Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says quarantine protocols to support local repatriation and international travel will be adjusted to take into accoun
FULL STORY: 78.3% of the adult target population fully vaccinated
96.2% of the adult target population in Fiji have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 78.3% are now fully vaccinated. This means a total of 594,542
99 people fined for not wearing a mask in public from Sunday to Tuesday
99 people were fined for failing to wear a mask in public between Sunday and Tuesday. A total of 119 Public Health Infringement Notices were issued by the Fiji Police
13 more deaths of COVID-19 positive patients
There have been 13 more deaths of COVID-19 positive patients. Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says these deaths have been classified as non-COVID deat
55 new cases of COVID-19
Fiji has 55 new cases of COVID-19 for the 24 hour period that ended at 8am yesterday.. There are now 2,864 active cases. Fiji has recorded a total of 51,328 cases s
9 COVID-19 deaths from 17th July to 3rd October
The Health Ministry has confirmed nine COVID-19 deaths from 17th July to 3rd October 2021. Eight COVID-19 deaths are from the Central Division and one is from the West
77.4% of Fiji’s adult target population fully vaccinated
A total of 594,242 adults in Fiji have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 478,535 have received their second doses. This means 96.1% of adults have
Health Ministry to provide COVID-19 updates on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from next week
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says from next week, their COVID-19 updates will be provided on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Doctor Fong says the rep
FULL STORY: Health Ministry reviews protocols for gatherings in houses of worship
The Health Ministry confirms that they have reviewed their houses of worship protocols and will be providing an update after a meeting with religious leaders today. Pe
The battle against the COVID pandemic is about to end, we have proved our critics wrong and I’m in firm control – PM
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic is about to end in the country, they have proved the critics wrong and he is in firm cont
21,062 children have received one dose of a COVID vaccine in Fiji
21,062 children aged between 15 to 17 years in Fiji have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The Health Ministry says they will be tracking their vaccine
New Zealand to abandon zero-Covid strategy as Delta variant proves hard to shake
New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand will begin to move away from a zero-Covid strategy toward living with the virus becoming, the latest country
76.2% of adult target population fully vaccinated
A total of 593,842 adults in Fiji have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 470,867 have received their second doses. This means 96.1% of adults have
FULL STORY: A 9-year-old boy from Tailevu dies from COVID-19
A 9-year-old boy from Tailevu is one of the four new COVID-19 deaths announced by the Ministry of Health. He died at home on 3rd October 2021. Permanent Secretary f
Health Minister says the knowledge of COVID-19 will continue to evolve
Health Minister Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete says the knowledge of COVID-19 will continue to evolve but what is very apparent is that natural immunity alone is not sufficient