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5th May, 2021
STATEMENT BY THE PERMANENT SECRETARY FOR HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES DR JAMES FONG – 05.05.21

Bula Vinaka. After another 2065 tests, we have confirmed four new cases of COVID-19 since yesterday. Two are border quarantine cases –– these are both soldiers returning from their tours of duty as peacekeepers in the Golan Heights. Dr Aalisha will cover the details of these cases in a moment. Our two other cases are…Read More


4th May, 2021
STATEMENT BY THE PERMANENT SECRETARY FOR HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES DR. JAMES FONG – 04.05.21

Bula Vinaka. I know we don’t start these announcements at the same time every day. I wish we could. But the nature of 24/7 testing means new developments can come about at a moment’s notice. When that happens, rather than rush to meet an announcement deadline, we obtain all of the information, tailor our strategy,…Read More


3rd May, 2021
STATEMENT BY THE PERMANENT SECRETARY FOR HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES DR. JAMES FONG – 03.05.21

Bula Vinaka. After another 1736 COVID-19 tests, we have confirmed two new cases of COVID-19. They are both doctors who work at the Lautoka hospital. The first, a 25-year-old female doctor, presented at a screening clinic today with COVID-like symptoms. A few hours ago, she tested positive for the virus. The second, a 30-year-old male…Read More


2nd May, 2021
STATEMENT BY THE PERMANENT SECRETARY FOR HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES DR. JAMES FONG – 02.05.21

Bula Vinaka. Today –– after another 1212 tests and 7560 community screenings –– we have no new cases of COVID-19 to report in Fiji. I know many of you may have cheered, or felt excited, when I said that. It’s a natural reflex to have. But no confirmed cases –– at this stage –– is…Read More


1st May, 2021
STATEMENT FROM THE PERMANENT SECRETARY FOR HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES DR. JAMES FONG – 01.05.21

Bula Vinaka. We’ve screened an additional 25,064 Fijians through our mobile screening teams and at screening clinics since yesterday. And after another 1026 tests, we have confirmed two new cases of COVID-19. They are the 5-year-old and the 15-year-old daughters of the mother from Cunningham. Both cases were confirmed in isolation, and their first tests…Read More