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COVID-19: Shock Rise in Cases, Suva Overflow Moved West
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COVID-19: Shock Rise in Cases, Suva Overflow Moved West

Eight patients have recovered, which means there are now 127 active cases in isolation. Fiji has had 286 cases in to...

COVID-19 Update: 14 New Cases Recorded At 6pm Wednesday, May 26
NEWS

COVID-19 Update: 14 New Cases Recorded At 6pm Wednesday, May 26

96,111 COVID-19 laboratory tests have been conducted since testing started in early 2020. This does not yet include ...

COVID-19: 21 New Suva Cases
NEWS

COVID-19: 21 New Suva Cases

Twenty-one new COVID-19 cases were an­nounced last night by the Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services...

Third COVID-19 Victim To Be Farewelled Tomorrow
NATION

Third COVID-19 Victim To Be Farewelled Tomorrow

His death was publicly announced by the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Dr Jame...

Fijians Turn On Fijians
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Fijians Turn On Fijians

Fijians living in Pacific Harbour took to Facebook demanding that Fijians in isolation be not allowed to stay at The...

COVID-19: Isolation, Screening Zones Set Up In Waila, Tacirua
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COVID-19: Isolation, Screening Zones Set Up In Waila, Tacirua

“There will be ongoing investigations and responses over the next few days which would be visible to the public,...

COVID-19: 11 New Cases Detected In Isolation
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COVID-19: 11 New Cases Detected In Isolation

After another 2974 tests, we have recorded 11 new positive cases. The first six are related to the Vunimono/Nadali c...

COVID-19: Nadali A Source Of Widespread Transmission, Cordoned Off
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COVID-19: Nadali A Source Of Widespread Transmission, Cordoned Off

The four new of COVID-19 cases announced by Health Permanent Secretary Dr James Fong are all close contacts of exis...

Mapping Out Spread Of COVID-19 In Makoi Not Easy: Dr Fong
NATION

Mapping Out Spread Of COVID-19 In Makoi Not Easy: Dr Fong

He was questioned why Makoi was not closed off because of the considerable number of positive cases coming from that...

COVID-19: 800-900 People Targeted For Tests
NATION

COVID-19: 800-900 People Targeted For Tests

800 to 900 people identified as contacts by the careFIJI app.

Ministry Clarifies Serevi Family Border Travel
NEWS

Ministry Clarifies Serevi Family Border Travel

The 7s legend had also confirmed that they were not the only ones in the flight as rumours had claimed it to be.

Woman From Recent Makoi Cluster Dies From COVID-19
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Woman From Recent Makoi Cluster Dies From COVID-19

I’m sad to report that, despite the best efforts of her attending physicians, she has passed away.

COVID-19: Lockdown For Suva-Nausori Extended To Wednesday 4am
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COVID-19: Lockdown For Suva-Nausori Extended To Wednesday 4am

Given the rapidly rising number of contacts stemming from new cases of COVID-19 in the Suva-Nausori area, that lockd...

COVID-19: 9 New Cases, Lockdown For Suva Nausori From Friday 11pm to Tuesday 4am
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COVID-19: 9 New Cases, Lockdown For Suva Nausori From Friday 11pm to Tuesday 4am

The lockdown of Suva and Nausori comes into effect from: Friday, 14 May 2021 at 11pm until Tuesday, 18 May 2021 at 4am.

COVID-19: 12 New Cases Connected To Case 140 Of Unknown Origin In Makoi
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COVID-19: 12 New Cases Connected To Case 140 Of Unknown Origin In Makoi

Home is where you are safest. If you leave the home, wear a mask and make sure you have careFIJI installed with Blue...

Be Prepared For All Types Of Course Of Actions, Dr Fong
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Be Prepared For All Types Of Course Of Actions, Dr Fong

“I cannot, given the way the cases are coming up, I cannot take away the possibility that we may have to continue ...

COVID-19: Targeted Lockdowns, Not To Put Undue Hardship, Dr Fong says
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COVID-19: Targeted Lockdowns, Not To Put Undue Hardship, Dr Fong says

“We cannot expect our economy to recover if we shut entire industries for weeks on end,” Dr Fong said.

COVID-19 Borders Across Viti Levu Maintained
NATION

COVID-19 Borders Across Viti Levu Maintained

Unknown origin of the cases indicated the virus could still be present in all six containment areas, Dr Fong says.

COVID-19: ‘Lautoka Hospital Not Dangerous’
NATION

COVID-19: ‘Lautoka Hospital Not Dangerous’

Dr Fong said Lautoka Hospital was much safer than being outside.

COVID-19: Fijians Who Moved To Non-Containment Zones Advised To Self-Isolate Immediately
NEWS

COVID-19: Fijians Who Moved To Non-Containment Zones Advised To Self-Isolate Immediately

Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services Dr James Fong said these people had ignored restrictions and man...

COVID-19: 3 New Cases, 2 Lockdown Zones To Be Lifted 4am Tomorrow
NEWS

COVID-19: 3 New Cases, 2 Lockdown Zones To Be Lifted 4am Tomorrow

From 4am Monday 10 May, 2021, the lockdown zones in Wainitarawau Settlement, Cunningham and the Vuniwai Settlement i...

18-Year-Old Reunites With Parents
Feature

18-Year-Old Reunites With Parents

“I have been living with my sister in Makoi since the lockdown was announced and I am really glad I can go back ho...

Schools To Open When It’s Safe: PS Education
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Schools To Open When It’s Safe: PS Education

“At this time it is critical that we avoid all unnecessary movement, students must stay home. While on extended ho...

Police To Closely Monitor Movement Between Containment Areas
NEWS

Police To Closely Monitor Movement Between Containment Areas

Following an official announcement by the Permanent Secretary for Health Dr. James Fong last night, this will only b...

Fiji Confirms Seven Locally Transmitted Positive Cases Of COVID-19
NEWS

Fiji Confirms Seven Locally Transmitted Positive Cases Of COVID-19

Dr Fong said the recent cases from Lautoka and Suva were troubling, pointing to wider transmission in these areas.

No Lockdown For Suva This Weekend- Dr Fong
NEWS

No Lockdown For Suva This Weekend- Dr Fong

This message was shared as a post on the Ministry of Health's Facebook page this afternoon.

COVID-19: Raiwaqa A Red Zone, Stay Home, Contact Tracing Underway
NATION

COVID-19: Raiwaqa A Red Zone, Stay Home, Contact Tracing Underway

Raiwaqa has been labelled a Red Zone after a 47-year-old nurse tested positive of COVID-19.

COVID-19: Family Of Deceased, Case 125, Thank Dr Fong
NATION

COVID-19: Family Of Deceased, Case 125, Thank Dr Fong

The 27-year-old daughter of the carpenter, said that Lautoka Hospital medical personnel informed them of the death p...

Not Worth The Risk, All Non-Essential Businesses Fiji Wide To Remain Closed
NEWS

Not Worth The Risk, All Non-Essential Businesses Fiji Wide To Remain Closed

COVID-19 has never posed a graver risk to Fijian lives than it does today.

COVID-19: Fiji Records First Death Of Person Who Contracted Virus Locally
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COVID-19: Fiji Records First Death Of Person Who Contracted Virus Locally

Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of the ICU team, he passed away just a few hours later with time of death at...

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