‘Dispelling rumours and false information’ The Fijian Ministry of Health and Medical Services is advising the public against spreading false information and rumours that have recently been circulated about 2019-nCoV in Fiji. Just as we did during the measles outbreak- the Ministry will inform the public as soon as possible once we have…
This morning, at 0800 Fiji time, WHO’s Director General, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, on advisement of the International Health Regulations (IHR) Emergency Committee on the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) over the global outbreak of novel coronavirus. He summarised the recommendations for the prevention of the spread of 2019-nCoV…
Date: 28/01/2020 ‘Rapid public health detection and response systems the best protection against novel coronavirus’ The Fijian Ministry of Health and Medical Services is closely monitoring the current outbreak of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019 – nCoV) in China and is continuing its efforts to prepare for its potential introduction to Fiji. At present there…
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES Date: 27/01/2020 Media Release 3: 2019 Novel Coronavirus The Ministry of Health and Medical Services health team at the Nadi International Airport received notification from Fiji Airways of six ill Chinese national passengers onboard Apia-Nadi flight FJ 254 shortly prior to landing at 5.48pm on Sunday January 26th….
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services today called the first meeting of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Multi-agency Steering Committee. Members of the steering committee include representatives from the Office of the Prime Minister, Solicitor General’s Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Ministry of Communications, the Biosecurity Authority of…