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Here are some headlines in The Fiji Times’ edition for Friday, April 23.
But before that, let’s remind ourselves to adhere strictly to social distancing rules. We can do this Fiji.
The big one on Page 1 is obviously on the latest COVID-19 case.
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Two children test positive
TWO children from Wainitarawau Settlement, Cunningham, Suva – a seven-month-old baby and 14-year-old girl – have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Nasomo residents
NASOMO residents in Tavua have been placed under movement restrictions, says Ministry of Health and Medical Services permanent secretary Dr James Fong.
Maid breached protocol
THE 53-year-old quarantine facility maid breached COVID-19 safety protocols by not advising authorities she had made contact with a soldier.
Nationwide lockdown
A NATIONWIDE lockdown will only happen when we get to the point where we can’t track how someone contracted the COVID-19 virus.
School head suspended
A SCHOOL head who revealed the identity of a student who tested positive to COVID-19 in a school circular has been suspended from duties until further notice
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Community support
COMMUNITY support allowed authorities to locate and quarantine 310 funeral attendees in 12 hours, Health Ministry permanent secretary Dr James Fong said on Tuesday.
Contact tracing
A MASSIVE contact tracing exercise was carried out in Tavakubu, Lautoka yesterday where Government officials and volunteers visited every home in the area.
Army officers
TWO members of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces were announced as Fiji’s latest cases of border quarantine on Tuesday.
Western businesses
BUSINESSES in Nadi and Lautoka have implemented stringent COVID restrictions for their customers as the Nadi and Lautoka Containment Area enter the fourth day of the 14-day lockdown.
Not a joke
DON’T take this lockdown as a joke, Lautoka Resident and Ratepayers acting president Narayan Reddy said in a public plea to residents.
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Repatriation flights
EIGHT repatriation flights have been cancelled by national airline Fiji Airways.
Bus company suspend services
PEOPLE loitering in Lautoka City over the last two days despite COVID19 restrictions forced a bus company to suspend their services until further notice.
Self-imposed lockdown
MORE than 750 villagers of Saru Village in Tavakubu, Lautoka, have gone into a self-imposed lockdown.
Market rule
MARKET vendors that do not wear masks and gloves will not be allowed entry into the Lautoka Municipal Market.
Joe McGowan
AFTER more than 30 years as a flight attendant, Joe McGowan knows a thing or two about making passengers’ flights memorable.
SHOPPER
Check out the Shopper inside for the latest deals, and interesting information.
SPORTS
For the latest previews, reviews, reports and pictures.
You’ll have to get a copy though to know what we are talking about.
Mother’s Day competition
Remember there is a Mother’s Day competition running. You can win your mum a holiday at the Marriott Resort Fiji Momi Bay. Check inside the newspaper for details.
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