Timeline for administration of Astrazeneca vaccines cannot be moved – Dr Sahukhan
The timeline for administration of the Astrazeneca vaccines cannot be moved. This was confirmed by the Head of Health Protection at the Ministry of Health, Doctor Alis
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Curfew reverts to 11pm-4am for the Western Division from today
Curfew hours will revert to 11pm to 4am in Nadi and Lautoka. Major events including the Coca Cola Games and graduation ceremonies will have to be cancelled for the nex
All schools to be closed for 3 weeks from tomorrow - Akbar
All schools will be closed from tomorrow for 3 weeks. Education Minister, Rosy Akbar confirms that they are taking this step as a COVID-19 precautionary measure. Ak
24,000 AstraZeneca doses will arrive today – Dr Fong
24,000 AstraZeneca doses from COVAX facility will arrive today. This has been confirmed by the Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong who says that they are look
Doctor Fong commends huge overnight contact tracing effort by frontline staff
Contact tracing teams managed to identify 336 primary and secondary contacts and brought them into quarantine facilities overnight after confirmation that a soldier contr
Soldier who contracted COVID-19 had already received one dose of COVID-19 vaccine and we know that offers some level of protection – Dr Fong
The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says the soldier who contracted COVID-19 at a quarantine facility in Nadi had already received one dose of his COVID-19 v
Australia's PM says he is in ‘no hurry’ to reopen borders
Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia is in “no hurry†to reopen international borders, but vaccinated Australians may be able to travel fo
The soldier that contracted COVID-19 is reported to not have left the quarantine facility - Doctor Fong
The Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says the soldier who contracted COVID-19 at a quarantine facility in Nadi is reported to not have left the site at an
For now, do not gather and do not travel unless it is essential – Bainimarama
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says for now, do not gather and do not travel unless it is essential as they have become aware of a new border quarantine case that coul
COVID-19 deaths pass three million worldwide
The number of people who have died worldwide in the Covid-19 pandemic has surpassed three million, according to Johns Hopkins University. The milestone comes the day a
People who got their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will surely be getting their second dose in the next 8 to 12 weeks – Dr Waqainabete
Minister for Health Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete confirms that everyone that got their first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine will surely be getting their second d
Super Drug Pharmacy hands over wheel chairs and face masks to the Health Ministry
Super Drug Pharmacy has today handed over more than 10 wheelchairs and 150 face masks to the Health Ministry in the fight against COVID-19. Director of Super Drug Phar
27,705 Fijians vaccinated against COVID-19 so far
27,705 Fijians have received the first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine so far. The Ministry of Health says 9,932 people were vaccinated yesterday alone.
Vaccination hesitation starting to ease off as we are getting a critical mass of people getting vaccinated – Dr Fong
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong confirms that the COVID-19 vaccination hesitation is starting to ease off as we are getting a critical mass of people ge
Huge turnouts recorded at the COVID-19 vaccination sites
Huge turnouts are being recorded at the COVID-19 vaccination sites around the country as the Health Ministry has stepped up the vaccination drive from today. Permanen
Immunization equality may be our last great chance to bridge the growing divide between the developed and developing world – AG
Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says access to vaccines and practical options for Small States to carry out successful vaccination programs will be the most importan
People turn up in numbers to donate blood at TappooCity
A number of people turned up at TappooCity, Suva today to donate blood during a blood drive that was organised by the Sai Prema Foundation. 56-year-old blood donor, Ul
Youngest patient I have treated for heart attack is 28 – Doctor Gore
An Interventional Cardiologist at Oceania Hospitals Pte Limited Doctor Prakash Gore says there is definitely a high incidence of heart disease in young patients in Fiji.
Over 36,000 people register for COVID-19 vaccination
Over 36,000 people have registered so far for the COVID-19 vaccination in the country and Health Minister, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says registrations have picked up a
Approximately 50,000 people will be eligible to receive 2-dose vaccine from this Tuesday
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services will be rolling out the next phase of COVID-19 vaccinations with approximately 50,000 people eligible to receive the 2-dose va
Some RFMF soldiers in Iraq are showing symptoms of COVID-19 – Dr. Fong
Some soldiers of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces in Iraq are showing symptoms of COVID-19. This was confirmed by the Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James F