COVID-19

Natural immunity not sufficient says Minister

October 5, 2021 4:50 pm

Minister for Health, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete [left] while receiving personal protective equipment and non-contact infrared thermometers from the Government of Korea and KOICA. [Source: Fijian Government]

Fijians should continue to get vaccinated as natural immunity is not sufficient to fight COVID-19.

This was highlighted by Minister for Health, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete, while receiving personal protective equipment and non-contact infrared thermometers from the Government of Korea and KOICA.

Doctor Waqainabete says they are rolling out programs for COVID-response, vaccination for adults and children, and also their normal operations.

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He also acknowledged partners and stakeholders that have made the nationwide drive possible.

In handing over the COVID-19 supplies, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Fiji, Young-kyu Park is adamant that the donation will help strengthen Fiji’s efforts to contain the COVID-19 outbreak.

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