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
RT HON JACINDA ARDERN Prime Minister Four stage Alert System for COVID-19 announced New Zealand moved up to COVID-19 Alert Level 2 – Reduce Contact New Zealanders over 70 and those with certain medical conditions told to stay at home as much as they can to reduce risk of contact with the virus Workplaces to implement…Read More
Bula Vinaka. Our first COVID-19 patient remains in isolation at Lautoka Hospital where he is in stable condition. On Thursday, the 19th of March, I advised the public of a sweeping set of containment measures that was put into place, including an aggressive contact tracing exercise to identify, isolate, and monitor any individuals who came…Read More