Get regular check-ups because early detection will save lives – Rosy Akbar
The Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Rosy Akbar is urging women to have their regular doctor check-ups because early detection will save lives. Whi
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Travel safe areas will be no go zones for tourists
Hotels and tour operators in Fiji that welcome tourists must all become Care Fiji Commitment Certified by the COVID-19 Risk Management Taskforce. The Care Fiji Commitm
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
Katalyst Foundation donates $500,000 worth of personal protective equipment to the Health Ministry
Katalyst Foundation has donated $500,000 worth of personal protective equipment to the Ministry of Health. Resident Trustee of Katalyst Foundation Rokoseru Nabalarua s
Fully vaccinated Fijians can now travel between Viti Levu and Vanua Levu under COVID-safe protocols
Fully vaccinated Fijians can now travel between Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. They have to travel by boat or by air with transport companies that are COVID-safe compliant
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.
Case numbers, positivity rate, admissions and deaths would indicate when curfew can be completely lifted – Dr. Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says case numbers, the positivity rate, admissions and deaths would indicate that the COVID-19 is no longer a threat in o
People to continue 2 metres physical distancing and other measures in public transport, workplaces and businesses
As workplaces, businesses and public transport can now operate at 80% capacity to children and fully vaccinated adults, Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong
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
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
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
We are not out of the woods yet – Health Minister
Health Minister Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete is stressing that we are not out of the woods yet as we have seen countries like Singapore who have reached a vaccination perc
FULL STORY: Dr Fong says public engagement and compliance remains the main determining factor to preventing further transmission and preventing the need for severe restrictions and lockdown
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says going forward, they will be monitoring for COVID-19 transmission and disease; and intervening when cases cross the beyon
Maximize natural ventilation by opening windows in indoor gatherings - Dr Fong
The Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says the mixing of vaccinated and unvaccinated persons remains a risk in any setting but more so in indoor gatherings
New Nadi COVID-19 testing lab in the final stages of construction
The COVID-19 testing lab at the CAAF Compound in Namaka, Nadi which is in the final stages of construction will be able to produce COVID-19 test results with a 24-hour tu
1 new COVID-19 death
The Health Ministry says they have one COVID-19 death to report. The one COVID-19 death was reported from the Central Division. It is an 82-year-old man from Suva.
38 new cases of COVID-19
Fiji has 38 new cases of COVID-19 for the 24 hour period that ended at 8am yesterday. There are now 12,875 active cases. The Health Ministry says there have been 51
Dr Fong calls for ongoing COVID-safe discipline
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says whilst much has been said about quarantine and international travel, the biggest threat to Fiji’s recovery pl
107 new cases of COVID-19
Fiji has 107 new cases of COVID-19 for the 24 hour period that ended at 8am yesterday. There are now 12,859 active cases. Fiji has recorded a total of 51,130 cases
FULL STORY: 7 COVID-19 deaths from 8th July – 30th Sep
The Health Ministry says they have seven COVID-19 deaths to report for the period from 8th July 2021 to 30th September 2021. Five deaths were reported from the Central
As long as the people around children are fully vaccinated and spaces such as houses of worship are well ventilated, that should be enough – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says their current position is that as long as the people around children are fully vaccinated and spaces such as houses of w