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Fiji - Population: 889,953
Lockdown & social distancing
All counter measures
Date
Measure
Detail
Source
2020-03-07 Health screenings in airports and border crossings ... Ministry of Foreign Affairs - France
2020-03-07 Visa restrictions People who have been in China, Italy, Iran or North Korea in the 14 days before arrival can't enter ... Ministry of Foreign Affairs - France
2020-03-14 International flights suspension Government ministers, permanent secretaries, civil servants and statutory body staff members are not... Dept Immigration
2020-03-15 Partial lockdown Fiji's govt welcomes moves by villagers to implement their own lockdown measures within their commun... RNZ
2020-03-18 Border closure  Cruise ships are not permitted to berth anywhere in Fiji. ... Dept Immigration
2020-03-18 Health screenings in airports and border crossings All international air passengers will continue to be checked with handheld temperature scanners prio... Dept Immigration
2020-03-18 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies Fiji’s borders will be closed to all foreign nationals who have been present in mainland China, So... Dept Immigration
2020-03-18 Isolation and quarantine policies Fiji’s borders will be closed to all foreign nationals who have been present in mainland China, So... Dept Immigration
2020-03-19 Isolation and quarantine policies ravel ban extended to people from the United States and Europe, including the UK. All travellers are... RNZ
2020-03-19 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies ravel ban extended to people from the United States and Europe, including the UK. All travellers are... RNZ
2020-03-19 Limit public gatherings Gatherings of more than 20 people - including meetings and religious services - are now banned, and ... RNZ
2020-03-19 Partial lockdown All schools and non-essential businesses in the greater Lautoka area have been ordered closed, and t... RNZ
2020-03-21 Isolation and quarantine policies Govt instructions issued for people under home based quarantine... Fiji MoH
2020-03-21 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies Govt instructions issued for people under home based quarantine... Fiji MoH
2020-03-22 Strengthening the public health system 8 fever clinics now open. Eight fever clinics are now operating around the country as part of the CO... Fiji MoH
2020-03-23 Limit public gatherings Ban on any gatherings of 20 or more people. Workplaces, banks, supermarkets, open-air markets, pharm... RNZ
2020-03-24 International flights suspension Fiji Airways has suspended all international flights due to the coronavirus crisis. The suspensions ... RNZ
2020-03-24 Surveillance and monitoring The Fiji Police Force is now working with a company to install cameras in areas within restricted zo... Fiji Times
2020-03-25 Partial lockdown Soldiers had been brought in to help police monitor the restricted zone in Lautoka. 12 people appear... RNZ
2020-03-27 Economic measures the government also announced a $US400 million response Budget to address the coronavirus threat.... RNZ
2020-03-27 International flights suspension Fiji's Nadi Airport is to close to all passenger travel following the country's fifth case of the Co... RNZ
2020-03-29 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies Strict new procedures in place at Fiji ports for cargo and trucks... Fiji Govt
2020-03-29 Domestic travel restrictions From 12am, 29 March there will be no passenger carriage or movement on inter island ships throughout... Fiji Govt
2020-03-29 Isolation and quarantine policies Strict new procedures in place at Fiji ports for cargo and trucks... Fiji Govt
2020-03-30 Domestic travel restrictions Fiji Airways will suspend all its domestic flights by 6pm 30 March to protect the outer islands. The... RNZ
2020-03-30 Curfews Fiji will be under a nationwide curfew from 10pm to 5am daily from Mar 30 because Fijians were not t... RNZ
2020-03-31 Awareness campaigns The public can now call toll-free helpline 158 for all COVID-19 related queries and concerns, replac... Fiji MoH
2020-04-01 Partial lockdown Extension of lockdown in Lautoka to April 7... RNZ
2020-04-01 Emergency administrative structures activated or established Covid-19 budget included an amendment to the Public Health Act - liars and law-breakers can face up ... Fiji MoH
2020-04-03 General recommendations Stop sharing bilos and takis. Stop the touch rugby matches and other close contact with others. Stop... Fiji Govt
2020-04-03 Limit public gatherings Effective April 3, social gatherings will be banned entirely, everywhere in Fiji. Our 20 person limi... Fiji Govt
2020-04-03 Strengthening the public health system Creation of 7 community Isolation Facilities (CIFs). The Facilities will be activated when divisiona... Fiji MoH
2020-04-03 Economic measures Benefits and funds for those in the Suva and Lautoka lockdown areas will be released from the countr... RNZ
2020-04-03 Curfews Nationwide, the nightime curfew is extended. Previously 10pm to 5am, it will now begin at 8pm.... RNZ
2020-04-03 Public services closure  Non-essential businesses in Suva closed under 2 week lockdown... RNZ
2020-04-03 Partial lockdown Suva locked down for 2 weeks from April 3. More than 300,000 people will be confined to their homes.... RNZ
2020-04-03 Closure of businesses and public services Non-essential businesses in Suva closed under 2 week lockdown... RNZ
2020-04-06 Strengthening the public health system The NZ government has provided 40 high-flow oxygen machines worth $US218,000 to assist Fiji fight Co... RNZ
2020-04-06 Awareness campaigns Fiji's government has issued a zero-tolerance policy due to increasing Covid-19 violations, followin... RNZ
2020-04-07 Partial lockdown The lockdown of the Greater Lautoka Area (Western division) was lifted on the morning of 7 April.... Intl SOS
2020-04-07 Awareness campaigns A nation-wide curfew kicks in from 8pm tonight but Fiji PM said people must still evacuate if floodi... RNZ
2020-04-09 Limit public gatherings TC Harold - The National Disaster Management Office had activated more than 80 evacuation centres ac... RNZ
2020-04-09 Curfews TC Harold - The restriction of movement has been eased with businesses open but the government said ... RNZ
2020-04-10 Limit public gatherings TC Harold - more than 6000 people sheltering in 197 evacuation centres across the country. Health of... RNZ
2020-04-10 Strengthening the public health system There were 32 fever clinics across the country and Dr Tudravu urged people suffering flu-like sympto... RNZ
2020-04-10 Awareness campaigns TC Harold - Fiji's PM says nation has been 'dealt two body blows' "This storm must not compromise ou... RNZ
2020-04-12 Surveillance and monitoring Local media report police have begun using dog units to help enforce the curfew.... RNZ
2020-04-14 Awareness campaigns Fiji Health Minister warns that Covid-19 screening is compulsory... RNZ
2020-04-16 Strengthening the public health system government would expand the screening to Nadi, Ba, Tavua, Rakiraki, Labasa, Savusavu, Sigatoka and K... RNZ
2020-04-16 Full lockdown The lockdown of the Soasoa settlement was also being extended another 14 days.... RNZ
2020-04-16 Domestic travel restrictions ban on inter-island travel by air and sea will remain in effect... RNZ
2020-04-16 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies extend its quarantine period from 14 days to 28 days. Mr Bainimarama said this included anyone newly... RNZ
2020-04-16 Full lockdown Nabua settlement will remain locked down for an additional 14 days... RNZ
2020-04-16 Full lockdown the Suva lockdown is lifting, every other life-saving directive in place will remain in place. The n... RNZ
2020-04-16 Schools closure  Schools would not open until 15 June.... RNZ
2020-04-16 Full lockdown The Vunicagi Settlement between Nabowalu and Labasa will be locked down for the next 28 days."The se... RNZ
2020-04-16 State of emergency declared Fiji declares second State of Natural Disaster as Covid-19 cases increase... RNZ
2020-04-16 Testing policy Suva lockdown to continue until Covid-19 screening targets are met... RNZ
2020-04-16 Isolation and quarantine policies extend its quarantine period from 14 days to 28 days. Mr Bainimarama said this included anyone newly... RNZ
2020-04-20 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies Fiji Government will cover accommodation costs for repatriated in28 days quarantine. Anyone coming i... Stuff
2020-04-20 Isolation and quarantine policies Fiji Government will cover accommodation costs for repatriated in28 days quarantine. Anyone coming i... Stuff
2020-04-21 Mass population testing The Ministry is deploying mobile fever clinic teams to Lami from tomorrow- Tuesday April 21. The tea... Fiji MoH & MS
2020-04-22 Schools closure  Fijian students from Kindergarten to Year 13 will now be able to access educational programs through... Fiji Govt
2020-04-22 Testing policy all health providers in Fiji to cease offering IgM/IgG rapid tests for the diagnosis of COVID-19. T... Fiji MoH & MS
2020-04-22 Other public health measures enforced visitors can enter the hospital but one at a time and they will undergo a health-check prior to the ... RNZ
2020-04-22 Limit public gatherings Fiji introduces hospital visit restrictions. Only two visitors a day will be allowed to see a patien... RNZ
2020-04-23 Surveillance and monitoring Fiji employers investigated for not helping workers access wage relief... RNZ
2020-04-24 Surveillance and monitoring Fiji hospital staff investigated for Covid-19 breaches... RNZ
2020-04-24 Economic measures China donates $300,000 to help Fiji prepare, prevent and control COVID-19 pandemic.... Fiji Govt
2020-04-27 Awareness campaigns Covid-19 stakes higher than rugby - Fiji PM... RNZ
2020-04-27 Domestic travel restrictions traveling restrictions between inter-island travel lifted... Fiji Times
2020-04-28 Isolation and quarantine policies FNPF quarantines manual applications to safeguard employees... FBC News
2020-04-28 Schools closure  The University of Fiji has announced it will reopen from April 28, 2020. However, students will resu... Fiji Times
2020-05-04 Strengthening the public health system Fiji received around $270,000 worth of medical equipment from the Chinese government to help protect... FBC News
2020-05-04 Domestic travel restrictions Fiji Airways will resume domestic services from next week, as inter-island travel restrictions are l... RNZ
2020-05-09 International flights suspension Fiji Airways Extends Flight Suspensions To End Of June... Fiji Sun
2020-05-11 Economic measures THE Fiji National University has waived all its penalties on the late payment of fees for 2020... Fiji Times
2020-05-12 Surveillance and monitoring Fiji's first Covid-19 patient questioned by police... RNZ
2020-05-15 Surveillance and monitoring Fiji High Court judge throws out fines for breaching Covid-19 measures... RNZ
2020-05-15 Schools closure  Our schools will remain closed as well until the 12th of June 2020... RNZ
2020-05-15 Curfews The nationwide curfew will remain in effect from 10 pm until 5 am every day. ... RNZ
2020-05-15 Limit public gatherings Covid-19 restrictions to remain in full effect despite almost a month without a new case... RNZ
2020-05-19 Awareness campaigns Smaller islands states need help to address Covid-19 and climate - Fiji... RNZ
2020-05-19 Surveillance and monitoring Fiji High Court ruling regarding curfew overturned... RNZ
2020-05-25 Economic measures Nearly 800 Fiji Airways staff laid off... RNZ
2020-05-26 Economic measures Fiji Airways has secured more than $US200 million from the government to help steer the company thro... RNZ
2020-05-27 Economic measures Fiji Airways has secured more than $US200 million from the government to help steer the company thro... RNZ
2020-05-29 Surveillance and monitoring Fiji Covid-19 patient charged with breaching quarantine orders... RNZ
2020-06-09 Curfews Fiji has declared itself covid-19 free. A curfew remains in place between 10pm and 5am... The Guardian
2020-06-20 Limit public gatherings Public gatherings of up to 100 people are now permitted. ... The Guardian
2020-06-20 Curfews The curfew has been shortened, beginning at 11pm and ending at 4am. ... The Guardian
2020-06-22 Economic measures Bula Bubble' touted by Fiji PM... RNZ
2020-06-30 Schools closure  Fiji's government has extended the closure of schools in the country to 30 June... RNZ
2020-06-30 Closure of businesses and public services Churches have reopened... The Guardian
2020-07-06 Schools closure  schools reopened on 6 July... The Guardian
2020-07-07 Economic measures the Fijian government announced a ‘PayNowStayLater’ digital platform that would provide a room a... The Guardian
2020-07-10 Economic measures The country’s 'Love the Local' campaign has been a big boost in domestic tourism, with resorts in ... RNZ
2020-07-16 Economic measures The Asian Development Bank is loaning $US200 million dollars to Fiji to boost private sector investm... RNZ
2020-07-17 Economic measures The first boat under the Fiji government's "Blue Lane" initiative has arrived in the country.... RNZ
2020-07-18 Economic measures Minister for Economy Aiyaz Saiyed-Khaiyum also announced a $US930 million stimulus package to fund t... RNZ
2020-07-27 Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival blue lane: Boat owners must also show proof of a negative test result for Covid-19 and everyone onbo... RNZ
2020-07-27 Isolation and quarantine policies blue lane: boat owners must first complete 14 days or longer uninterrupted at sea - this means the v... RNZ
2020-08-10 Other public health measures enforced all visitors would be required to download the careFIJI app. Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum sa... RNZ
2020-08-11 Economic measures Fiji suspends seasonal ban on the harvest, sale and consumption of Coral Trout and Grouper, or Donu ... RNZ
2020-08-14 Testing policy Fiji's health ministry says all visitors arriving in the country will continue to undergo Covid-19 t... RNZ
2020-08-14 Isolation and quarantine policies Fiji's health ministry says all visitors arriving in the country will continue to undergo Covid-19 t... RNZ
2020-08-20 Strengthening the public health system Nauru, Kiribati and Fiji have received 50 ventilators to use for Covid-19 patients. The ventilators ... RNZ
2020-08-25 Isolation and quarantine policies Fiji's Health Ministry has defended its decision to allow repatriated citizens to complete their Cov... RNZ
2020-08-25 Military deployment Fiji's Health Ministry has defended its decision to allow repatriated citizens to complete their Cov... RNZ
2020-08-26 Limit public gatherings Fiji's government has loosened restrictions on gatherings in place because of the Covid-19 pandemic.... RNZ
2020-08-26 Other public health measures enforced Fong also urged the public to download the careFIJI contact tracing mobile phone application."Seriou... RNZ
2020-08-26 Closure of businesses and public services venues now able to operate at 50 percent capacity, including churches, restaurants, cafes, entertain... RNZ
2020-09-04 Economic measures Visitors will be required to pay for costs incurred by the military for security during quarantine a... RNZ
2020-09-04 Isolation and quarantine policies New law: Visitors to pay their quarantine fees in Fiji. The government says with yachties coming int... RNZ
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