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126 new Fiji covid infections with another death as cases still high

June 22, 2021

By Koroi Tadulala, FBC News journalist Fiji recorded 126 new cases of covid-19 in the 24-hour period ending at 8am yesterday with another death as the pandemic continues to take hold. The Ministry of Health said the 42-year-old man died at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital (CWMH). He was admitted to hospital with leptospirosis and ... <a title="126 new Fiji covid infections with another death as cases still high" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/06/22/126-new-fiji-covid-infections-with-another-death-as-cases-still-high/" aria-label="Read more about 126 new Fiji covid infections with another death as cases still high">Read more</a>

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Remembering broadcaster and journalist Shiu Singh

June 22, 2021

By Ian Johnstone, former manager of RNZ International All across the South Pacific, tribute is being paid to broadcaster and journalist Shiu Singh who has died in his home in Suva, Fiji. The sad news will be carried throughout Micronesia, Polynesia and Melanesia via media networks such as PACNEWS, which was pioneered and built up ... <a title="Remembering broadcaster and journalist Shiu Singh" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/06/22/remembering-broadcaster-and-journalist-shiu-singh/" aria-label="Read more about Remembering broadcaster and journalist Shiu Singh">Read more</a>

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Medics arrive in Fiji to help with covid – $10m support from NZ

June 22, 2021

RNZ Pacific The New Zealand government is ramping up its support to Fiji, which is in the grips of a covid-19 pandemic crisis. Another 126 new cases of the virus were reported in the Pacific nation today. The New Zealand government is now allocating up to $10 million towards Fiji’s covid-19 response. In addition, a ... <a title="Medics arrive in Fiji to help with covid – $10m support from NZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/06/22/medics-arrive-in-fiji-to-help-with-covid-10m-support-from-nz/" aria-label="Read more about Medics arrive in Fiji to help with covid – $10m support from NZ">Read more</a>

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Fiji family mourns death of mechanic killed in NZ tornado

June 22, 2021

RNZ Pacific A Fiji family is mourning the loss of their son after he was killed in the devastating tornado that hit South Auckland on Saturday. Mechanic Janesh Prasad was working at a freight hub when the tornado swept him up and he struck a container. Prasad was carrying out repairs when the tornado hit. ... <a title="Fiji family mourns death of mechanic killed in NZ tornado" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/06/22/fiji-family-mourns-death-of-mechanic-killed-in-nz-tornado/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji family mourns death of mechanic killed in NZ tornado">Read more</a>

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166 more covid cases in Fiji as community spread ‘broadens’

June 22, 2021

By Lice Movono, RNZ Pacific correspondent in Suva Fiji’s covid-19 cases continue to escalate as medical authorities have recorded another record breaking 166 new people now infected with covid-19 and a death at the Colonial War Memorial (CWM) Hospital in the capital Suva. The Fiji government has stopped providing information about where the case increases ... <a title="166 more covid cases in Fiji as community spread ‘broadens’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/06/22/166-more-covid-cases-in-fiji-as-community-spread-broadens/" aria-label="Read more about 166 more covid cases in Fiji as community spread ‘broadens’">Read more</a>

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150 new covid cases as NZ and Australia medics prepare for Fiji deployment

June 20, 2021

By Lice Movono, RNZ Pacific correspondent in Suva Fiji’s Health Secretary Dr James Fong confirms that the country has recorded 150 new cases in the 24-hour period ending at 8am June 19 as authorities prepare for deployment of a medical team with specialists from Australia and New Zealand. One hundred and seventeen cases are from ... <a title="150 new covid cases as NZ and Australia medics prepare for Fiji deployment" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/06/20/150-new-covid-cases-as-nz-and-australia-medics-prepare-for-fiji-deployment/" aria-label="Read more about 150 new covid cases as NZ and Australia medics prepare for Fiji deployment">Read more</a>

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Fiji reports another 115 covid cases – new hospital death investigated

June 18, 2021

By Vijay Narayan in Suva Fiji health authorities have announced 115 new covid-19 cases for the 24 hour period ending at 8am today. Health Secretary Dr James Fong said 12 cases were from new clusters – 8 of them from Max Value Supermarket, Lami, and 4 from Public Rental Board. Seven cases have also been ... <a title="Fiji reports another 115 covid cases – new hospital death investigated" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/06/18/fiji-reports-another-115-covid-cases-new-hospital-death-investigated/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji reports another 115 covid cases – new hospital death investigated">Read more</a>

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Fiji babies test positive for covid-19 as health officials report 121 new cases

June 17, 2021

By Siteri Sauvakacolo in Lautoka, Fiji Six infants who tested positive to covid-19 are in stable condition at Lautoka Hospital in the west of Fiji. Health Secretary Dr James Fong confirmed this to The Fiji Times this week. The infants and their mothers were from a community in lockdown in Nadi. They were recently assisted ... <a title="Fiji babies test positive for covid-19 as health officials report 121 new cases" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/06/17/fiji-babies-test-positive-for-covid-19-as-health-officials-report-121-new-cases/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji babies test positive for covid-19 as health officials report 121 new cases">Read more</a>

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105 more covid cases in Fiji – 98 linked to existing clusters

June 14, 2021

By Arieta Vakasukawaqa in Suva Fiji’s Health Ministry has announced 105 new covid-19 cases as the pandemic crisis worsens. Health Secretary Dr James Fong said 98 of the cases recorded yesterday were linked to existing clusters, while links to seven more cases were still under investigation. He said new cases recorded at Grantham Rd and ... <a title="105 more covid cases in Fiji – 98 linked to existing clusters" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/06/14/105-more-covid-cases-in-fiji-98-linked-to-existing-clusters/" aria-label="Read more about 105 more covid cases in Fiji – 98 linked to existing clusters">Read more</a>

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NFP leader Prasad warns against Fiji ‘catastrophe’ by stubborn government

June 14, 2021

Asia Pacific Report newsdesk The leader of Fiji’s opposition National Federation Party has condemned the government’s strategy for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic as having “failed” and warns it will lead to “catastrophic results”. “The government plan is complacent and short-sighted,” said Professor Biman Prasad in a statement tonight in response to the “ominous total” ... <a title="NFP leader Prasad warns against Fiji ‘catastrophe’ by stubborn government" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/06/14/nfp-leader-prasad-warns-against-fiji-catastrophe-by-stubborn-government/" aria-label="Read more about NFP leader Prasad warns against Fiji ‘catastrophe’ by stubborn government">Read more</a>

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Fiji disaster unfolds as nation breaks daily covid record with 94 new cases

June 14, 2021

By Barbara Dreaver, 1 NEWS Pacific correspondent A disaster is unfolding in Fiji as covid-19 cases continue to escalate – 94 cases in the last 24 hours, the highest recorded daily number to date. That is the highest ever daily total for the country, and health experts have told 1 NEWS the country is on ... <a title="Fiji disaster unfolds as nation breaks daily covid record with 94 new cases" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/06/14/fiji-disaster-unfolds-as-nation-breaks-daily-covid-record-with-94-new-cases/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji disaster unfolds as nation breaks daily covid record with 94 new cases">Read more</a>

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51 new covid cases confirmed in Fiji with fast-growing Nadi cluster

June 11, 2021

RNZ Pacific Fifty-one cases of covid-19 have been confirmed in Fiji tonight, with 35 of them from the fastest-growing cluster at Nadi. This takes the total number of infections since the outbreak started in April to 900, with 684 active cases currently in isolation. The Health Ministry said two cases were from the Lami-Nausori containment ... <a title="51 new covid cases confirmed in Fiji with fast-growing Nadi cluster" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/06/11/51-new-covid-cases-confirmed-in-fiji-with-fast-growing-nadi-cluster/" aria-label="Read more about 51 new covid cases confirmed in Fiji with fast-growing Nadi cluster">Read more</a>