Fiji records highest daily total of 279 COVID-19 cases and reports four deaths
Fiji has reported its highest daily total of positive COVID-19 infections with 279 cases reported Wednesday.
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COVID-19 Fiji: Infections total 279 today; highest daily total in current outbreak with four...
Fiji has reported its highest daily total of positive COVID-19 infections as of 8am today with 279 cases reported this evening.
Ministry of Health and...
Court decision on legality of FAST swearing-in next Monday
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PNG deputy PM Basil to face leadership tribunal
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Civil unrest and political instability threaten Fiji as COVID-19 outbreak takes hold
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