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Here’s a brief on some of the stories that made headlines in The Fiji Times’ edition for Friday, April 30.
The big one on Page 1 is on Health Ministry permanent secretary Dr James Fong’s daily press briefing in Suva.
PAGE 1
Stay home!
He warned we could be on the cusp of widespread COVID-19 transmission when he announced five new cases. Whatever your take is on the events happening around us right now, one message is loud and clear. We must stay home! Many things depend on that happening. Too many people have been impacted by the lockdowns. There’s also a story about Naibuka Vuli, 45, who was part of the queue outside the Ministry of Health headquarters in Suva. He was emotional. He was hoping to get a pass because he wanted to take his wife and newborn son’s bodies home to Baulevu, Nausori. This is the harsh reality of our times. There’s too much suffering around the country. But if we are to shorten our period of pain, then we must knuckle down and stay home. So please, if you love to visit friends and relatives for various reasons, try staying home for a change. Let’s unite and make this happen, for family and for Fiji!
PAGES 2-3
Garment worker positive
A 52-YEAR-OLD garment worker who tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday has sparked an overnight testing spree in a bid to determine if she has infected fellow workers.
Five more cases
FIVE more people have tested positive COVID-19, bringing the number of confirmed cases to 49.
Possible full lockdown
THE possibility of a “full lockdown” is possible if COVID-19 cases increase, says Health Ministry permanent secretary Dr James Fong.
Picture: ELIKI NUKUTABU
Grieving husband seeks pass
AMONG the large group of people in the queue for COVID containment pass was 45-year-old Naibuka Vuli of Baulevu, Nausori, who lost his wife and newborn son last Saturday.
Health support
HEALTH Ministry permanent secretary Dr James Fong says support from individuals and organisations was helping his team in the fight to control COVID-19.
Case 111
CASE number 111, a 25-year-old male from the Makoi cluster is of high concern because of his extensive travel history since April 14 when he was exposed.
Soldiers will be dealt with
THE soldiers who breached protocols at the Nadi quarantine facility will be dealt with after the Ministry of Health completes its containment program.
There’s more on Pages 4, 5 and 23.
SHOPPER
Remember we have the Shopper inside… it’s filled with interesting stuff… check it out.
SPORTS
For the latest previews, reviews, reports and pictures. There’s an interesting story on the back page. Check it out!
GET A COPY
There’s a lot to read inside. You’ll have to get a copy though to know what we are talking about.
WIN A HOLIDAY
WIN mum a special holiday… 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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