The detection of BA.5 in Fiji poses a threat to the health sector, but effective COVID safety measures have been put in place.

The Ministry of Health recorded 169 new cases over the last three days.

The BA.5 subvariant of Omicron is circulating in Fiji.

There is a widespread community transmission of COVID-19 in Fiji.

Vaccination and COVID-19 safe measures will keep the number of people needing hospital care at a minimum.

People above the age of 50 are urged to stay updated with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

The Health Ministry has recorded 289 new cases and three COVID-19 deaths since the last update, with the total number of active cases in the country at 604 cases.

The current COVID-19 situation in Fiji is not surprising.

Fiji recorded 243 new COVID-19 cases and zero deaths in the last three days.

Fiji recorded 181 new COVID-19 cases and zero deaths in the last three days.

The Health Ministry will be administering COVID-19 vaccine to children from tomorrow.

The Health Ministry is now restricting visitors to hospitals as part of their proactive measures as COVID-19 cases are on the rise again.