2020 in Fiji
Events of 2020 in Fiji.
Incumbent
Government of Fiji
Cabinet of Fiji
Ongoing events
Events by month
January
February
- Coca-Cola games begins with zone 1 kicking off.
- Missing eight at sea found, had no idea search and rescue was activated.
- Coronavirus may interrupt supply chains in Fiji.
- New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden state visit to Fiji.
March
- Fiji confirms its first case of COVID-19.
- Schools all over Fiji closed indefinitely till April 17.
- Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum revealed the COVID-19 response budget.
- Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama announced a nationwide curfew from 8pm to 5am.
- Fiji National University extend its mid-semester break.
- Lautoka, Suva and part of Labasa under lockdown.
- Fiji records 5 cases at the end of March.
April
- 561 Fijians repatriated, 1157 visitors evacuated and 87,000 kg exports freighted by Fiji Airways.
- 21 tests conducted. Confirmed cases still at 16.
- Cyclone Harold hits Fiji. A 66-year-old man in Kadavu died.
- The Government of Australia pledged A$350,000 in aid to Fiji for Harold relief efforts.
- The High Commissioner of New Zealand to Fiji, Jonathan Curr, pledged humanitarian and disaster and relief for Fiji from New Zealand.
- At the end of April, Fiji recorded a total of 18 cases with 11 recovered.
May
- Fourteen patients have recovered from COVID-19.
December
- December 17 â Fiji imposes a curfew in anticipation of Cyclone Yasa, a Category 5 storm that is expected to make landfall on December 18.
- December 19 â At least four are killed and millions of dollars in damage as Hurricane Yasa slams into Vanua Levu. 16,113 people are unable to return to their homes.
Predicted and scheduled events
Deaths
February
April
May
June
July
November
See also
References