54% of the target population has received at least one dose of AstraZeneca while 8.8 % of Fijians are now fully vaccinated

Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong says 315,898 adults in Fiji have received their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine and 51,408 people have received their second doses.

Doctor Fong says this means that 54% of the target population has received at least one dose and 8.8 % are now fully vaccinated nationwide.

Doctor Fong also says they need all Fijians to know the severe symptoms of COVID-19, which include difficulty breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, severe headache for a few days, new confusion, inability to wake up or stay awake; and pale, gray, or blue-coloured skin, lips or nail beds.

If you or a loved one have any of these symptoms please go immediately to your nearest medical facility.

Please do not hide your symptoms and do not focus on home remedies.