CORRECTIONAL Service Solomon Islands (CSSI) yesterday took delivery of COVID supplies from the Regional International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The supplies include 600 Face Shield, 1000 Reusable mask, 8000 Gloves, 20 Can Spray (Disinfection) 5 litres, 8000 Surgical…
As the demand for vaccination picks up in view of the increasing covid-19 community transmission in Honiara city, more than 12,256 doses of vaccines have been administered during the period from 24 January to 9 February 2022. Of the 12,256…
OPPOSITION leader Matthew Wale has questioned the Government if there are any plans in place for schools around the country. In a statement today, Wale said whilst he understands that schools have been closed indefinitely as a result of the…
People who are severely ill while undergoing home isolation are advised to seek urgent medical attention at the National Referral hospital. Health and Medical Services Minister, Dr Culwick Togamana made the call on Monday in his daily covid-19 update. He…
BY BEN BILUAGizo Noro and surrounding communities are next to be swabbed as the testing programme nears completion. Noro COVID-19 Oversight Committee Forum, Chairperson of Noro COVID-19 Oversight Committee Inspector Robert Hickie said swabbing on priority areas are almost done…
BY BEN BILUAGizo CHAIRPERSON of Noro COVID-19 Oversight Committee says most COVID-19 patients at Noro have been recovered. “This is a good indication that the community transmission for Noro Town is likely contained on the hotspots and suspected it moves…
BY BEN BILUAGizo WESTERN Province has received its share of oxygen support from the government this week. Eight gas cylinders were delivered to Western Province’s Health and Medical Authorities. In an interview with Island Sun Gizo, Director of Western Health…
Australia yesterday deployed two Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-27J Spartan cargo aircraft to Honiara to deliver medical and other essential supplies to provinces experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases. The C-27Js, which was deployed in response to a request…
BY MAVIS N PODOKOLO BOOSTER doses of covid-19 vaccines are now available for eligible people. That’s according to the Ministry of Health’s technical adviser Dr Yogesh Choudrhi. “Booster is now available for those who have completed their second dose five…
BY BEN BILUAGizo GIZO Police have questioned betel nut vendors at Buni area yesterday as part of curbing selling of betel nut in public places. The situation attracted the public who have mixed feeling about the regulation against selling of…
