485 new COVID-19 cases and 3 COVID deaths
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has announced 485 new cases of COVID-19 and 3 COVID deaths for the 24 hour period that ended at 8am yesterday. Doctor
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58% of the target population have received at least one dose of AstraZeneca while 10.6% are now fully vaccinated
340,334 adults in Fiji have received their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine and 62,445 have received their second doses. Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor Jam
860 new COVID-19 cases and 3 deaths
A new daily record of COVID-19 cases has been set as 860 new cases of COVID-19 and 3 COVID deaths have been announced for the 24-hour period that ended at 8am yesterday.
A vaccinated workforce will be critical factor in a border reopening framework – Motibhai Group
The Motibhai Group of Companies say no doubt a vaccinated workforce will be critical factor in a border reopening framework. Group Manager Human Resources Sanjay Kumar
Employers and employees need to be vaccinated based on the dates in the Health and Safety at Work Regulation or there can be closure of business and dismissal of workers
From the 1st of August this year or after that date, any employer or employee must not enter the workplace unless the employer or employee has received at least the first
Another 70,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine arrive from Australia
Another 70,000 doses of the COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine arrived in Nadi from Australia last night. Australia has so far provided Fiji with 390,000 doses which is part
Chaudhry says there is widespread panic in the country as new COVID cases surge yet the Govt is ignoring the people’s call for a hard lockdown
The Leader of the Fiji Labour Party Mahendra Chaudhry says there is widespread panic in the country as new COVID cases surge yet the Government ignores the people’
Spot fines to kick in from next week for breaches of COVID-19 related regulations - PM
New penalties for breach of COVID-19 related regulations will take effect from next week where spot fines will range from $20 for individuals and up to $4,000 for compani
PM to make a statement on COVID-19 at 7.30pm tonight
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama will make a statement on COVID-19 at 7.30pm tonight. Stay with fijivillage for the live coverage of the statement. We will also h
88 arrests have been made as more people continue to fail to wear masks in a public place
With authorities making numerous calls for people to follow curfew and health related restrictions to stop the spread of COVID-19, more people continue to disregard the o
We are getting tired of asking Government to change its strategies as people are dying and even arriving to the hospitals dead - Prasad
The Leader of the National Federation Party Professor Biman Prasad says they are getting tired of asking the Government to change its strategies regarding COVID-19 as peo
Ardern says it is up to the Fijian Government to make its own decision on lockdown
New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has told the NZ media her advice is the lockdown strategy for COVID-19 has saved lives. According to Radio NZ, Ardern told
Concerns now being raised on COVID positive people moving around, loitering, people and some businesses not following protocols
People are raising serious concerns that COVID positive people are moving around in the community, there is increased loitering, people are not following protocols and so
Ministry of Health advises that home-based COVID-19 screening and swabbing services in Suva Nausori will no longer be provided until further notice except in exceptional circumstances
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says due to the increasing COVID-19 cases in the Suva-Nausori containment zone, the Ministry of Health and Medical Servi
56% of the target population get the first doses of AstraZeneca while 9.7% are fully vaccinated
329,837 adults in Fiji have received their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine while 56,974 have received their second doses. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor
791 new COVID-19 cases, 3 COVID deaths
791 new cases of COVID-19 and 3 COVID-19 deaths have been announced for the 24 hour period that ended at 8am yesterday. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fo
Majority of the people who have died from COVID-19 are iTaukei – Dr Wilson
The majority of the people who have unfortunately passed away because of COVID-19 in Fiji are iTaukei. This was highlighted by the Fiji National University Associate D
The only thing that can help our country is for people to get vaccinated - Dr Tikoduadua
Retired Pediatrician, Doctor Lisi Tikoduadua says the only thing that can help our country at the moment is for people to get vaccinated and take away the different thing
Only those wearing full PPE will be allowed into Oceania Hospital
People who need to enter Oceania Hospital in Suva will now need to wear personal protective equipment. The Hospital says this is to ensure there is minimal COVID expos
It is your duty to get vaccinated and don’t listen to misinformation – Rajeshwar Singh
Get vaccinated. That is the message from the General Secretary of the Fiji Public Service Association, Rajeshwar Singh who adds vaccines are highly effective in preven
Drive-through vaccination at Albert Park to continue today
The drive-through vaccination drive at Albert Park will continue today.Hundreds of Fijians participated yesterday and received their doses of AstraZeneca from the comfort