Fiji has reported a staggering 116 positive cases of COVID-19 and one death.
Ministry of Health and Medical Services permanent secretary Dr James Fong confirmed that tonight and said 93 of the new cases are linked to the existing clusters:
- Caubati – 7
- Nasinu Police Barracks – 24
- Navy – 3
- CWMH – 14
- Waila – 3
- Sakoca – 5
- Nawajikuma, Nawaka, Nadi – 2
- Tramline, Nawaka, Nadi – 8
- Muanikoso – 1
- Reservoir Rd – 10
- Navosai – 1
- Nakasi – 1
- Tacirua – 2
- Grantham Rd – 2
- Vunimono – 10.
Dr Fong said three (3) cases had been identified as primary contacts of earlier cases, and the respective response teams were determining the cluster link.
“Thirteen (13) cases from the following areas are under investigation to determine whether they have links to other cases: Mead Road (2), Nasese (1), Princess Rd (1), Vatuwaqa (1), Veisari, Lami (1), Tovata in Makoi (1), Wailoku (1), Koronivia (2), Vanuadina Village, Nausori (1), Naduru, Nausori (1), Nausori Town (1),” he said.
“Investigations are also ongoing into three (3) cases that were swabbed at the Valelevu and Raiwaqa screening clinics.
“There are now also four (4) cases in the Korovou area in Tailevu. Early investigations have revealed that one (1) is a driver that was recruited into the Korovou COVID-19 response team. The other three (3) cases are primary contacts of this driver – a relative and other members of the response team.
“Investigations are ongoing into how these cases contracted the virus, and the subdivisional medical team are working to contain this new cluster.”
Dr Fong also announced tonight the death of a 73-year-old patient at the CWM Hospital.
He said that patient had been admitted to the hospital for almost a month for a severe non-COVID related illness and tested positive for COVID-19 eleven (11) days ago.
“Whilst his prognosis was poor, this death has been classified as a COVID-19 death by the doctors treating him. We extend our sincere condolences to the loved ones of the deceased.
“This is the third death due to COVID-19 during this current outbreak and the fifth COVID-19 death overall for Fiji.”
Some quick facts provided this evening:
- 116 new cases
- 93 linked to existing clusters
- 3 cases identified as primary contacts of earlier cases
- 13 cases under investigation to determine link to other cases
- 32 COVID-19 cases have recovered
- 943 active cases now in isolation
- 1252 cases recorded during this outbreak that started in April 2021
- 1322 cases in total recorded in Fiji since the first case was reported in March 2020
- There have been 367 recoveries and 5 deaths due to COVID-19
- A total of 7 COVID-19 positive patients have died from pre-existing non-COVID-19 related illnesses.
Source: Ministry of Health PS Dr James Fong, COVID-19 Update (June 15/2021)
