Qauia lockdown extended until further notice
The lockdown in Qauia Settlement in Lami has been extended until further notice. This has been confirmed by the Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong who says t
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Makoi Health Centre closed for decontamination
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services confirms that the Makoi Health Centre is currently closed for decontamination. It confirms the Makoi Health Centre will ope
Go to the nearest health facility if you are developing symptoms of COVID-19 and don't call 158 - Tudravu
If you live in the Lami-Suva-Nausori containment area and are developing symptoms of COVID-19 or feel sick, go to the nearest health facility and don't call 158. These
Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation circulating about home remedies for COVID-19 - Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says that it is unfortunate that there is a lot of misinformation circulating about home remedies for COVID-19. Doctor
50% of the target population get first dose but Dr Fong puzzled by those resisting to get the vaccine
50% of the target population have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, AstraZeneca but Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong is puzzled by some
Health isolation facilities will be dedicated for patients who are most at risk of becoming severely ill or dying from COVID - Dr Fong
The Permanent Secretary for Health confirms that moving forward, the health isolation facilities will be dedicated for patients who are most at risk of becoming severely
274 new COVID cases, concerns raised about new area of concern after a birthday party at Rifle Range Lautoka
274 new cases of COVID-19 have been announced while Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has raised serious concerns regarding a birthday party at Rifle Rang
Please get vaccinated to protect yourselves and your family members – Pastor Vulaono
The Founder and General Superintendent of the New Methodist Church, Pastor Atunaisa Vulaono is calling on people to get vaccinated for COVID-19 to protect themselves and
49% of the target population get the first dose of AstraZeneca while 6.12% of the people are fully vaccinated
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong confirms 49 percent of the target population got the first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine while 6.12 percent of the peo
2 deaths recorded for COVID-19 bringing the total deaths to 17
241 new COVID-19 cases have been announced – 17 new cases are from Fiji Times, Food City Suva, Matanisivoro Settlement, National Kidney Centre in Nadera, Suva City
People concerned about crowds outside Narain Jetty and question what is being done to ensure the virus does not spread further
Serious concerns have been raised by some members of the public regarding the crowd outside Narain Jetty in Walu Bay today. With 200 to 300 new COVID-19 cases being re
46% of the Fiji’s target population have received the first doses of AstraZeneca while 6.5 percent are fully vaccinated
272,354 people have received the first doses of AstraZeneca since the beginning of the vaccination campaign in Fiji and 38,031 are now fully vaccinated. This means tha
Tudravu assures people they will step up their patrol as COVID-19 patient’s house was broken into in Davuilevu Housing
Acting Police Commissioner, Rusiate Tudravu says they will be stepping up their patrol as they know criminal elements will try to take advantage of the current situation.
Fiji’s 7 day average of new COVID cases per day has increased to 203 cases per day or 230 cases per million population per day
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says the 7 day average of new COVID cases per day has increased to 203 cases per day or 230 cases per million population
34 year old unvaccinated Nadera woman dies on arrival at the CWM Hospital due to COVID-19
A 34-year-old woman of Veiraisi Settlement from Nadera has passed away due to COVID-19 while Fiji has recorded 215 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hour period ending at 8am
If you are not vaccinated and have COVID, you can get Pneumonia in both lungs and blood poisoning - Dr Sukabula
A general practitioner and emergency doctor in Newman, Australia, Dr Qalo Sukabula says if people are not vaccinated and they contract COVID-19, they can get Pneumonia in
Dr. Sahukhan calls on leaders and anyone who has influence over people to encourage the public to get vaccinated
The Head of Health Protection Dr. Aalisha Sahukhan has today asked all leaders and anyone who has influence over people to do everything they can to encourage the general
President and Prime Minister get second doses of AstraZeneca
President Jioji Konrote and Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama got their second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, AstraZeneca today. Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor
Dr Fong makes it clear that they have not advised the Govt to enforce a 24 hour curfew for 28 days for Viti Levu
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says they have not advised the government to enforce a 24 hour curfew for 28 days for Viti Levu. Doctor Fong has made
308 new COVID-19 cases – 153 new cases from Qauia
308 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed - 297 cases are from the Lami-Nausori Containment Zone, and 11 are from Tramline Nadi. Permanent Secretary for Health, Do
Austria donates Personal Protective Equipment to Fiji
The Austrian government through the European Union for the Pacific, has provided Fiji with Personal Protective Equipment valued at over $156,270 to assist the governments