13 May, 2021, 1:15 pm
Rugby 7s legend Waisale Serevi, his family and the Fiji Airways flight crew on board their flight to the US. Picture: FACEBOOK
Pictures on social media showing rugby 7s legend Waisale Serevi and his family on a flight to the US from Nadi drew widespread attention, many questioning earlier announcements that Fiji’s borders were closed to any form of travel.
In response to queries, Ministry of Health’s permanent secretary Dr James Fong said the ministry would only allow travel out of the border if it did not involve the use of medical resources.
Dr Fong said they were working on allowing people who needed to leave Fiji to travel as this would lessen the pressure on efforts to contain the virus.
Northwest Syria Cash and Voucher Assistance Risk and Mitigation Matrix
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This working document aims to outline the risks that can have an impact on Cash and Voucher Assistance programming in Northwest Syria and identify mitigation measures that can help aid agencies address these risks.
The document was developed by the Northwest Syria CVA Risk and Mitigation Taskforce, under the umbrella of the Northwest Syria Interagency Cash Working Group. The Northwest Syria CVA Risk and Mitigation Taskforce is led by GOAL Syria and Takaful Al Sham.
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said they are "committed" to allowing cruise ships to resume passenger operations in mid-summer, the agency.
Earlier this month, the state of Florida filed a lawsuit against the federal government demanding that cruise ships be allowed to start sailing immediately.
In announcing the lawsuit, which Alaska has since joined, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the no-sail order is outdated and hurts the state as the industry generates billions for the economy and employs tens of thousands of Floridians. Gov. Ron DeSantis announces that Florida is suing the federal government and the CDC to allow cruises to reopen.
The CDC on April 2 had issued new guidelines for companies on how to respond in the event of COVID-19 cases but has so far not lifted its no-sail order.
Earlier this month, the state of Florida filed a lawsuit against the federal government demanding that cruise ships be allowed to start sailing immediately.
In announcing the lawsuit, which Alaska has since joined, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the no-sail order is outdated and hurts the state as the industry generates billions for the economy and employs tens of thousands of Floridians. Gov. Ron DeSantis announces that Florida is suing the federal government and the CDC to allow cruises to reopen.
The CDC on April 2 had issued new guidelines for companies on how to respond in the event of COVID-19 cases but has so far not lifted its no-sail order.