Talebula Kate
17 July, 2021, 1:48 pm
A health worker assist a member of the public as cars line-up at the COVID-19 vaccine drive-through at Albert Park in Suva. Picture: FIJIAN GOVT
Swab service at the Suva Civic Centre drive-through began at 10am today and will end at 4pm.
An advisory by the Fijian Government says the service will continue thereafter on weekdays, Monday – Friday from 10am to 4pm.
Suva residents are reminded to practice COVID-19 safe measures when using the Suva Civic Centre drive-through.
“Wear a mask that covers your mouth and nose and cough or sneeze into your elbow.”
If are experiencing any of the following COVID-19 symptoms: cough, runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, fatigue/extreme tiredness, headache, aches and pains, sore throat, fever, diarrhea, red eyes (conjunctivitis), loss of taste or smell, a rash on the skin, please visit the Suva Civic Centre drive-through swab service or visit a screening clinic nearest you.
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Swabbing drive-through set up at the Suva Civic Centre
Swabbing drive-through set up at the Suva Civic Centre Friday 16/07/2021
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong confirms another COVID-19 swabbing drive-through site at the Suva Civic Centre
The Ministry of Health has set up another COVID-19 swabbing drive-through site at the Suva Civic Centre.
Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong confirms that the drive-through in Suva is now in operation after the one set up at Vunimono High School in Nausori.
Doctor Fong had earlier said that they will continue to look at options to set up swabbing drive-through sites in other areas after assessing the safety guidelines.
Mr Tikoduadua said the vaccination was important for the council because it continued its operation as an essential service and with about 600 personnel.
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Fred Wesley
Image: THE FIJI TIMES
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Here are some stories that made the headlines in The Fiji Times’ edition for Tuesday, May 4.
PAGE 1
Long battle
The big one on Page 1 is on the impact of COVID-19. The Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services, Dr James Fong, has warned that we should be prepared for a long battle against the virus.
Two new cases
Struggling to cope
The second story on Page 1 is about a man struggling to cope in the face of the recent lockdown.
There’s more on Pages 2 and 3.
World Press Freedom Day
Health minister Dr Iferemi Waqainabete talking to the media at the Superdrug Store after a wheelchair handover in Nabua, Suva, on Thurs 15 Apr 2021. Picture: ELIKI NUKUTABU/FT FILE