Then last four Covid related deaths were all unvaccinated. This is according to the Ministry of Health’s latest situational report.
This latest death recorded was a 59 with known comorbidities.
The Health Ministry confirmed 268 new community cases from 2pm of 08 th May to 2pm of 10 th May, 2022.
This takes the total number of community cases detected since 17 th March 2022 to 11,237.
There are 4 patients currently in managed isolation, and none in the Intensive Care Unit at Moto’otua Hospital.
COVID 19 Related Deaths
“Sadly, the Ministry of Health confirmed one (1) new COVID-19 related death within this reporting period, taking the total number of COVID-19 related deaths to 24.
The deceased is a 59 year old female with known comorbidities and was unvaccinated.
Our prayers and condolences are with the families and loved ones of the person who has passed away.
Out of respect for the families and relatives, we will not be making any further comments.”
The Ministry of Health continues to appeal to members of the public especially those who have not done or completed their vaccination, or a booster dose
to please do so.
“Vaccination remains our best defense against the virus. Keeping our aiga and loved ones safe is everyone’s responsibility.
“Continuing to adhere to public health advice such as wearing facial masks, maintaining social distancing, and washing hands, are important steps toward maintaining good personal hygiene and for containing the spread
of the virus.”
