Over 8,000 children have tested positive for COVID-19 in Fiji – Dr Waqainabete
Radrodro questions if there will be a “no jab, no school” policy for students

Over 8,000 children have tested positive for COVID-19 in Fiji – Dr Waqainabete

Radrodro questions if there will be a “no jab, no school” policy for students

By Shanil Singh
Monday 20/09/2021
Minister for Health Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete and SODELPA MP Salote Radrodro.

As the Ministry of Health begins rolling out the Moderna vaccine for children between the ages of 15 to 17 years from today, Health Minister Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete has revealed in parliament that more than 8,000 children have tested positive for COVID-19 in Fiji so far.

Dr Waqainabete says as a nation, we have fought a long and hard battle together since April last year and our achievements speak for itself.

He says we are slowly and surely becoming one of the safest travel destinations in the world because of our high vaccination coverage.

Dr Waqainabete says these vaccines provide life-saving protection from complications of severe COVID-19 and prevent death.

He also says the majority of the deaths in this pandemic have occurred at home or before people reached the hospital and were among the unvaccinated.

The Health Minister adds they are also looking at the issue of long COVID.

He says in the last few months their clinical teams have been liaising with experts and are sharing information on this.

Dr Waqainabete says science continues to develop and the more we treat and manage this disease, the more we can improve.

He has also revealed that everyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 is in their database to ensure that they are followed up appropriately if they have symptoms of long COVID.

Meanwhile, SODELPA MP Salote Radrodro says Dr Waqainabete needs to table a plan in parliament on the vaccination rollout for children because some parents have not yet accepted the vaccine.

Radrodro says there is need for the communities to be informed and educated.

She says parents are concerned regarding the COVID safe measures in schools.

She has also questioned if there will be a “no jab, no school” policy for students.

Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong had stated last week that the vaccines will not be made mandatory for students.

FEATURE NEWS
Director of Immigration and Manager Passports suspended pending full investigations
The Director of Immigration and Manager Passports have been suspended pending investigations at the Department of Immigration. This has been confir...
8 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Prof. Biman Prasad to appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 7pm Wednesday
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad will appear on fijivillage Straight With Vijay Narayan at 7pm ...
13 hours ago

Man found floating in Navua River this morning
A man in his 40s was found today floating in the Navua River near Naitata. Police say the case was reported at the Navua Police Station and the ...
13 hours ago

Chinese national allegedly locked out of home by husband, lawyer claiming human rights violation
A Chinese national residing in Fiji is bringing to light her alleged unlawful eviction from her home in Laucala Beach after the landlord was ...
13 hours ago

Police investigate teacher’s sexual assault allegation after claims of delayed action
A teacher’s allegation that he was sexually assaulted by another teacher while accompanying him at a workshop during the school holidays in May is ...
13 hours ago

From banking to fitness : Michael Prasad opens gym in Suva to tackle NCDs
34 year old Michael Prasad who transitioned from working in a bank to starting his own business, is now running a fitness centre called Evolve ...
13 hours ago



fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
yb
IN DEPTH
Doctor Alipate Vakamocea on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Fiji Medical Association President, Doctor Alipate Vakamocea will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan The show will focus on ...
11 days ago

Mangal and Akauola on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
Adult Teen Challenge Fiji Executive Director, Hemraj Mangal and Director, Matai Akauola appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan The ...
11 days ago

Sporting federations demand answers from FASANOC
National sporting federations who are part of Fiji Association of Sport and National Olympic Committee or FASANOC, are still calling for answers and ...
18 days ago

TOP