They re among the 48 active COVID-19 cases in Fiji - most of them community transmission.
The capital Suva and nearby town Nausori went into a full lockdown on Friday, with restrictions in place until at least Wednesday.
The rest of the island has a 6pm curfew starting on Saturday. Other islands have an 11pm curfew. This lockdown serves the dual purpose of putting a halt on further spread, there may be a community case we do not know about, Fijian Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Dr James Fong said.
Volunteers on the ground say Fijians are scared so are taking this seriously.
Timoci Vula
16 March, 2021, 3:26 pm
The Fiji Red Cross Society has acknowledged the contribution of blood donors in Fiji saying this is a big humanitarian gift in terms of saving lives. Picture: SUPPLIED
The Fiji Red Cross Society has received a contribution of $59,980.47 from the Fijian Association Pagopago and the people of American Samoa.
Fiji Red Cross Society Director General Ilisapeci Rokotunidau acknowledged the Fijian Association, Pagopago and the people of American Samoa in its humanitarian efforts to address the needs of communities affected by TC Yasa and TC Ana on Vanua Levu.
“The needs on the ground are massive and this assistance will greatly alleviate some difficulties people are still facing,” Ms Rokotunidau said.
Monika Singh
1 March, 2021, 7:30 pm
Fiji Public Trustee Corporation Pte Ltd CEO Antonio Takala, Fiji Red Cross Society director general Ilisapeci Rokotunidau and board chairwoman Lorraine Seeto at the presentation at the FNPF Boulevard this morning. Picture: SUPPLIED
A CHEQUE for $10,000 was presented to the Fiji Red Cross Society by the Fiji Public Trustee Corporation (Pte) Ltd (FPTCL) last week.
FPTCL chief executive officer Antonio Takala said this was the second payout on behalf of the late Joyce Danraijie Heeraman’s estate.
“At FPTCL, we carry out estates administration and when we are appointed executors or administrators, we must uphold that integrity. While end-of-life planning may seem morbid, a will is important and can protect you, your assets and especially your family not just after you die, but during your life as well,” said Mr Takala.
PS KARAN RECEIVES FAREWELL COURTESY CALL
25/02/2021
Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister, Immigration and Sugar Industry and Acting Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Yogesh Karan today received a farewell courtesy call from the outgoing Head of Delegation for International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Country Cluster Delegation In The Pacific, Ms. Kathryn Clarkson, as her 5 years term concludes this month.
During a meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister, PS Karan thanked Ms. Clarkson for her leadership role in advancing the partnership between IFRC and Fiji.
On the aspects of IFRC’s role in Humanitarian support, PS Karan thanked IFRC and International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for working collaboratively to mobilise assistance in communities affected by TC Yasa and TC Ana. The work undertaken by the Fiji Red Cross emergency response team in this regard was also acknowledged.