STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER HON. VOREQE BAINIMARAMA ON COVID-19 Bula vinaka. Back on the 18th of April, we clinically confirmed our 18th case of COVID-19. This was in the midst of our response to the devastation of severe Cyclone Harold, which had ripped across our islands the week prior, levelling homes and flooding communities….
Today marks the International Nurses Day—a day to commemorate the birth of the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale, but more importantly, a special day to recognize and appreciate the selfless work of nurses in our society. On this special day dedicated to nurses, the Fijian Ministry of Health and Medical Services is commending all…
Fiji currently has 18 confirmed cases of COVID-19. While 11 patients have successively tested negative and have been discharged from the health facilities, Fijians should not be complacent and should continue to take heed of the COVID-19 measures. The Government remains on the highest alert level and will advise the public as soon as possible…
STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER HON. VOREQE BAINIMARAMA ON TC HAROLD AND COVID-19 MEASURES 24/04/2020 Bula Vinaka. Since my last update on Fiji’s recovery from Cyclone Harold and COVID-19, we’ve made great progress in both fronts. Assistance has made its way to the hardest-hit areas across Fiji, with thousands of food…
The Ministry has been made aware of a video showing Lautoka Hospital staff celebrating the release of our first recovered Covid-19 patients. The footage depicts a large gathering in which the very physical distancing principles advocated by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services are not observed. To say that Minister and I were disappointed…