The Ministry of Health confirmed one new Covid-related death in the latest reporting period, taking the death toll to 28. There are
263 new positive cases from 3 June to 7 June 2022.
“Of these, 255 are community cases and 8 are cases detected at the border. The total number of confirmed cumulative positive cases both in the community and at the border is 14,187.
There are eight patients currently in managed isolation and none at the Intensive Care Unit at Moto’otua hospital.
Regarding the deceased, the Minister if Health says is an 88-year old elderly female with no diagnosed comorbidities and was unvaccinated.
“Our prayers and condolences go out to the families for their loss.
The public is reminded to remain vigilant, wear facial masks, comply with social distancing, stay home and isolate if unwell, and maintain good personal hygiene at all times.
“Vaccination remains our best defense against the virus. COVID-19 vaccinations continue at all hospitals in the country. The safety of our families and loved one is everyone’s responsibility.”
