Covid-19 picking up again on Malaita
BY SAMIE WAIKORIAukiCOVID-19 community transmission is reportedly picking up again in Malaita province.Malaita’s emergency operation centre (EOC) chairman Dr Rex Maukera said in the recent weeks they have been receiving new cases from as...
Kilu’ufi investigates sale of drugs in Auki
BY SAMIE WAIKORIAukiKILU’UFI hospital is investigating the sale of drugs in Auki reported to have been linked to the hospital.Director of Malaita Provincial Health Authority, Dr Rex Maukera told this paper yesterday according to...
RISKS ARE THERE
But gov’t plans to reopen border in July still standsBy EDDIE OSIFELOTHE Immigration Department is finalizing its operational plan called ‘Keepem me safe’ ahead of the reopening of the national borders in July.Damien, who...
Students encouraged to get vaccinated
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLOStudents who have not been vaccinated are urged to do so, with those yet to complete theirs told to complete it before going back to school.This call was strongly emphasised by...
Johnson & Johnson vaccine to save cost, reach more people: Togamana
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO Government says the newly introduced Johnson & Johnson vaccine will save operation costs and reach more people in remote places.Health minister Dr Culwick Togamana says this is due to the Johnson...
MEASLES FEAR
Health minister warns of potential outbreakBY MAVIS N PODOKOLO The Health minister has warned of a potential measles outbreak.This is reportedly due to the drop in measles vaccination in children countrywide.Health Minister Dr Culwick Togamana...
Covid patients in hospital ‘overall low’: Togamana
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLOTHE overall hospitalisation due to covid-19 remains low, says Minister for Health and Medical Services Dr Culwick Togamana.Togamana echoed this when delivering his covid-19 situational update this week. “Overall hospitalization due to...
Unvaxed, elderly prone to any new variant: Togamana
BY MAVIS N PODOKOUnvaccinated persons with underlying health conditions and the elderly will get sick from any new variant that enters the country.Minister for Health and Medical Services Dr Culwick Togamana announced this in...
Gizo market days return to normal: Maeta
BY BEN BILUAGizoGIZO Market Management has announced that market days have now returned to normal with strict regulations and requirements.Market Manager, Moffat Maeta said Gizo Market and Banana Valley Market will open Monday to...
Police issue final warning to KHY betel nut vendors
BY BEN BILUAGizoPolice in the Western province have issued its last warning call on vendors at the KHY area, Gizo town, to vacate the premises and stop their vending there.This follows what police say...