Fiji
News Briefs Monday August 16th
Fiji re-activates blood drive; Samoas work on a travel bubble; American Samoa seeking workers from Samoa; Voter in Niue stymied in attempt to run for council
Fiji Sun slammed for smear campaign against outgoing minister
A Fiji newspaper has been slammed over its attack on a female MP, who is one of at least two top officials to resign in recent days.
Fijians warned to remain vigilant despite drop in daily Covid-19 cases
Fiji's health authorities continue to report a drop in daily case numbers but have cautioned the public that there is no downward trend yet.
40% of Covid patients in Fiji hospitals on oxygen support - govt
More than 300 people with Covid-19 have been admitted to hospitals, with over 40 percent of them either on ventilators or on oxygen support, the government said.
Suspected Covid-19 case investigated in Fiji's north
One Covid-19 case has been reported in the Northern Division as infections and deaths continue to rise.
Travel restricted from Fiji to NZ
Travel is restricted to New Zealand from Fiji this weekend.
Fiji Covid-19 death toll reaches 360
Fiji has recorded another 15 deaths from Covid-19, taking the toll to 360.
Kaiviti Silktails excited to reunite with loved ones
The Kaiviti Silktails rugby league team are looking forward to reuniting with loved ones after Covid-19 brought their season to an abrupt end.
Over 150 Covid-19 victims died at home - Fiji govt
Fifty percent of Fijians who died from Covid-19 were reported at home, the health ministry said.
Covid-19: too early to celebrate reduction in cases - Fiji govt
A drop in daily Covid-19 cases in Fiji should not be interpreted as a true reduction of infections, and could be due to changes in testing, the government said.
Fears of hospital in Fiji as Covid-19 crisis worsens
In Fiji, some people are too scared to go to hospital, as the country's Covid-19 situation continues to spiral.
The Delta variant is also causing major problems for the healthcare system with more… Video, Audio
Kaiviti Silktails return to Fiji, PNG Hunters season on hold
The Kaiviti Silktails rugby league team are already back home in Fiji, after their season was ended early for a second straight year because of Covid-19.
Fijians restricted from traveling to NZ
Fijians are struggling to cope, afraid of speaking out against the government's handling of the pandemic. Travel from Fiji to New Zealand will be restricted from this weekend. Fiji is now deemed very… Audio
Covid-19 in Fiji: Drop in new cases, 10 more people die
Health authorities in Fiji have reported a drop in Covid-19 infections with 264 new cases for the 24 hours to 8am on Tuesday.
Pacific Briefs for Wednesday August 11th
NZ parliament urged to reflect deeply on racism; re-appointed University of the South Pacific head to focus on stability and good governance; Cook Islands to declare dengue outbreak over, and more.
Kaiviti Silktails season ended by Covid-19
The Kaiviti Silktails rugby league team have had their season ended early for a second straight year, after the New South Wales Rugby League Board opted to abandon a number of major competitions in…
Critical blood shortage in Fiji
Blood stocks all across Covid-19 stricken Fiji are critically low and volunteers have had to reach out to their personal contacts to ask for blood donations.
