Fiji

Fiji's Health Minister has warned people that it is illegal to refuse Covid-19 testing if requested.

Fiji's government says the cost of Cyclone Harold has already run into the millions even before full damage assessments have been made.

Fiji's government has declared a State of Natural Disaster in areas affected by last week's Cyclone Harold.

Over 100 arrests were made in Fiji on Sunday for breaches of the government's Covid-19 restrictions.

The repatriation of foreigners stranded in Fiji because of the Covid-19 outbreak continues today with a flight from Nadi to New Caledonia.

Fiji's Prime Minister says the impact of a couple of Covid-19 cases shows the need to adhere to government restrictions and measures related to the coronavirus.

Tens of thousands of people in Fiji will mark the Easter holiday weekend without electricity because power supply to almost 80 percent of homes in the country is yet to be restored.

Fiji police are investigating people who allegedly breached isolation and quarantine rules imposed by the Ministry of Health.

The European Union will redirect $US130 million to respond to the coronavirus pandemic in the Pacific.

Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama is calling on his people to rise to the challenges brought on by tropical cyclone Harold and the Covid-19 pandemic.

New Zealanders stranded in Tonga and Fiji nationals wanting to get home will find some relief soon thanks to the announcement of special flights.

People in Fiji woke today to count their losses following the destruction left behind by Tropical Cyclone Harold.

Australia has announced assistance to Fiji's relief efforts after Cyclone Harold moved across Kadavu.

As the winds finally died down on Wednesday morning, the people of northern Vanuatu emerged to scenes of devastation.

New Zealand says it is ready to assist Fiji and Vanuatu as Cyclone Harold continues to cause havoc across the two countries.

Tropical Cyclone Harold has damaged homes and caused widespread flooding across Fiji as heavy rain and strong winds hit the country this morning.

Fiji's Meteorological Service Director, Misaele Funaki says the effects of Tropical Cyclone Harold is being felt in most parts of Fiji.

With a tropical cyclone bearing down on Fiji, there are no signs the government will lift the lockdown and curfew restrictions imposed to tackle the Covid-19 threat.

People in Fiji have been advised to prepare themselves as the country braces for the impact of Cyclone Harold this week.

Fiji has recorded another case of Covid-19 today taking the country's tally to 15.