Soldier who contracted COVID-19 had already received one dose of COVID-19 vaccine and we know that offers some level of protection – Dr Fong

Soldier who contracted COVID-19 had already received one dose of COVID-19 vaccine and we know that offers some level of protection – Dr Fong

By Iva Danford
Sunday 18/04/2021
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong and Head of Health Protection at the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Doctor Alisha Sahukhan

The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says the soldier who contracted COVID-19 at a quarantine facility in Nadi had already received one dose of his COVID-19 vaccine and they know that offers some level of protection.

Dr Fong says this soldier got his first dose more than 14 days ago and he did not even know that he had contracted the virus.

Dr Fong says there is still some chance that people can get mild symptoms after the vaccine.

He says they cannot say with certainty whether or not this has limited his transmission of the virus to others even though global data does suggest that viral transmission is reduced even after one dose.

Meanwhile the Head of Health Protection at the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Doctor Alisha Sahukhan says from the latest COVID-19 case, they can see that one dose of the vaccine can protect you from getting the severe form of the COVID-19.

Dr Sahukhan says this soldier did not have any symptoms.

She says to get maximum protection from the vaccine, people need to get their second dose.


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...
9 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Prof. Biman Prasad to appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 7pm tomorrow
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad will appear on fijivillage Straight With Vijay Narayan at 7pm tomorrow. You ...
6 minutes ago

Health worker shortage worsened by climate change impacts - Health Adaptation Plan
As the nation is facing a protracted health worker shortage and is experiencing difficulty with staff retention, the situation has exacerbated the ...
9 minutes ago

Man found floating in Navua River
A man in his 40s was found floating in the Navua River near Naitata yesterday. Police say the case was reported at the Navua Police Station and ...
14 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 ...
14 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 ...
14 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