In light of rapidly changing developments with the COVID-19 pandemic, the University’s Senior Management Group (SMG) met this morning, and the following plans have been outlined for Campuses outside the greater Lautoka area (which remains closed to all staff and students): Extension of Mid Semester Break The University has decided to extend the mid-semester break…Read More

Fiji National University (FNU) has launched a new online learning platform in partnership with Crystal Delta. FNU today announced the launch of its new online learning initiative called “FNU Online”. As the national university, FNU has been responsible for educating generations of Fijian doctors, nurses, teachers, mechanics, engineers and much and accountants, through FNU’s existing…Read More

The Prime Minister, the Hon. Scott Morrison MP, announced new measures and restrictions to protect the Australian community from the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) on 22 March 2020. Australian governments are focused on working together to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) to save lives. Every extra bit of time allows us to better prepare…Read More

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) standard recommendations for the general public to reduce exposure to and transmission of a range of illnesses are as follows, which include hand and respiratory hygiene, and safe food practices: Frequently clean hands by using alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water; According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,…Read More

Quarantine is used when a person is possibly infected with a disease but is not yet symptomatic.  Isolation applies to patients with symptoms of infectious disease. A medical officer is authorized to take such measures according to powers vested under Part VII of the Public Health Act, Cap 111, Sections 67 – 83 in regards…Read More