Bula vinaka
Tonight we continue with our countdown to the start of the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Remember we also have the weekly Kaila! edition inside The Fiji Times newspaper.
The permanent secretary for the Health and Medical Services Dr James Fong has also just announced 1054 new cases of COVID-19 for the 24 hour period that ended at 8am today. You can read about this on www.fijitimes.com
Here are some headlines in The Fiji Times’ edition for Wednesday, July 21.
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Fear of contracting virus
FEAR of contracting COVID-19 is keeping people from presenting themselves early to health facilities when they develop symptoms, says Health Ministry Head of Wellness Dr Devina Nand. She said because of this, people needed to use the 165 helpline to access COVID patient care and ambulance service emergency retrieval.
Rugby 7s team
TEAM Fiji men’s rugby 7s team will not hold any scrimmaging sessions against other teams in the final phase of its preparations for the Tokyo Olympic Games. With Japan on its guard against the COVID-19 pandemic and state of emergency surround the Olympic Games, Fiji coach Gareth Baber has locked out friendly matches and warm ups with other teams before the games.
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Booster shots
HEALTH Ministry permanent secretary Dr James Fong says there is a need to discuss the benefits of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots.
Assume you have the virus
IF you develop COVID-19 like symptoms, assume you have the virus and self-isolate, do not wait for a positive result, says Health Ministry permanent secretary Dr James Fong.
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FIJIANS are presenting themselves late to hospitals. This, according to Australian Medical Assistance Team (AUSMAT) mission leader Dr Brian Spain. He echoed sentiments shared earlier by Health Ministry permanent secretary Dr James Fong that people with severe diseases were dying at home or on their way to the hospital.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
There are many interesting letters on Pages 8 and 9.
KAILA!
Remember we have the popular Kaila! edition inside The Fiji Times newspaper every Wednesday.
There is a lot for the young at heart. We have riddles, activities for the students, jokes, lyrics and much more. Check it out.
SPORTS
The big one is obviously on the Olympic Games as we continue the countdown to the start of the Tokyo Games.
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