Doctor James Fong

Plea For Landfill Fire Solution
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Plea For Landfill Fire Solution

Jitko Sigavitu , 71,said the impact of smoke from the landfill site fires worsened with residents having to breathe ...

Longer Opening Hours For Nightclubs Not A Priority, Says Health Permanent Secretary
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Longer Opening Hours For Nightclubs Not A Priority, Says Health Permanent Secretary

“We are concentrating in areas we can work with. The night club hours will probably come in towards the end,” he...

COVID-19 Pandemic Highlights The Need To Improve Surveillance Systems: Dr. James Fong
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COVID-19 Pandemic Highlights The Need To Improve Surveillance Systems: Dr. James Fong

“During the pandemic, the high rate of testing, thousands of samples a day and daily updates to the public was an ...

Dr Fong Thanks FijiCare For Help During COVID
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Dr Fong Thanks FijiCare For Help During COVID

‘Many undervalued the contribution of the tracer app to our efforts, many did not appreciate the work..’

88% of Children Above The Age of 12 Are Vaccinated
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88% of Children Above The Age of 12 Are Vaccinated

Permanent Secretary Dr James Fong said that with the 94 per cent adult coverage rate, 88 per cent of all persons ove...

Doctor James Fong: The Booster Is ‘VITAL
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Doctor James Fong: The Booster Is ‘VITAL

Dr Fong said with the endemic nature of the delta variant, surge in cases in the Northern Division and the expected ...

Christmas & New Year Warning: Excessive Gatherings Could Trigger The 3rd Wave
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Christmas & New Year Warning: Excessive Gatherings Could Trigger The 3rd Wave

“We can only keep promoting COVID-safe measures so that the third wave is a small wave and not a tidal wave; a wav...

64 Have Adverse Effects Following COVID19 Vaccination; 55 Not Serious
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64 Have Adverse Effects Following COVID19 Vaccination; 55 Not Serious

“A total of 62 cases have been completely investigated while two cases are still under investigation,” Dr Fong s...

61.9% Of Fijians Now Fully Vaccinated Against Covid-19
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61.9% Of Fijians Now Fully Vaccinated Against Covid-19

An announcement on the easing of curfew and containment border restrictions in Viti Levu will be made today by the M...

279 Cases: 4 Deaths Recorded
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279 Cases: 4 Deaths Recorded

A record high of 279 cases were announced last night by the Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services, Dr ...

 Tui Tavua Disappointed With Tavua COVID Case
NEWS

 Tui Tavua Disappointed With Tavua COVID Case

“This is a village. I am very angry because this man also went to Lautoka, he just slept here in Tavua, drank kava...

Chief Pleads, Limit Kava Consumption
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Chief Pleads, Limit Kava Consumption

If you do not work, you will become poor and sick. Imagine if there is a ban on drinking kava, there will eventually...

COVID-19: 29 New Cases, 258 Active Cases, 2 In ICU
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COVID-19: 29 New Cases, 258 Active Cases, 2 In ICU

Two COVID-19 patients are considered severe and admitted in Intensive Care. Permanent Secretary for Health and Medic...

COVID-19: 10 New Cases- All In The Central Division
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COVID-19: 10 New Cases- All In The Central Division

“We have recorded ten new cases of COVID-19 since yesterday evening.

COVID-19: Central Division On Alert- More Cases In Nadawa, Nasinu And Samabula
NEWS

COVID-19: Central Division On Alert- More Cases In Nadawa, Nasinu And Samabula

“We are urging all workplaces, including supermarkets and other commercial establishments to review your procedure...

Dr Fong: 24 New Cases In Central Division
NEWS

Dr Fong: 24 New Cases In Central Division

Fiji has had 230 cases in total, with 134 recoveries and four deaths, since our first case was reported on March 19,...

COVID-19: Another New Case Of Unknown Origin, Trend Worrying
NEWS

COVID-19: Another New Case Of Unknown Origin, Trend Worrying

This indicates the virus could still be present in all six areas, so the borders must be enforced.

COVID-19: New School Term On May 24 Being Considered
NATION

COVID-19: New School Term On May 24 Being Considered

Last night Permanent Secretary Health and Medical Services Doctor James Fong said: “As we shift into the next phas...

Ra May Go Into A Lockdown, Prepare For It
NATION

Ra May Go Into A Lockdown, Prepare For It

Ministry of Health and Medical Services Permanent Secretary Doctor James Fong has asked communities in Ra to prepare...

Two More COVID-19 Cases Announced
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Two More COVID-19 Cases Announced

All households in Nanukuloa Village, Naiserelagi Village and Dokonavatu Settlement have been advised to stay home un...

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