There are 9 new COVID-19 deaths bringing the total number of COVID-19 deaths recorded since confirmation of the third wave to 33.
The death rates for the Central, Western, and Northern Divisions are indicating an upward trend.
The Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong says the first COVID-19 death is a 72-year-old fully vaccinated woman from the Northern Division who died on arrival at Savusavu Hospital.
The second death is a 87-year-old woman from the Northern Division who died at home. She was not vaccinated.
The third COVID-19 death is a 86-year-old man from the Central Division who died at home. He was not vaccinated.
The fourth death is a 47-year-old man from the Central Division who died at home. He had a pre-existing medical condition and was fully vaccinated.
The fifth COVID-19 death is a 81-year-old man from the Western Division who died at the Lautoka hospital. He had multiple pre-existing conditions and was fully vaccinated.
The sixth death is a 73-year-old man from the Western Division who died on arrival at the Lautoka Hospital. He had multiple pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.
The seventh COVID-19 death is a 80-year-old man from the Central Division who died on arrival at Nausori Health Centre. He was fully vaccinated.
The eighth death is a 60-year-old man from the Central Division who died at home. He was fully vaccinated.
The ninth death is a 60-year-old woman from the Northern Division who died at home. She had pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.
