The Ministry of Health has confirmed 263 new community cases in the last 24 hours. This brings the number of community cases recorded since 17th March 2022 to 3,260 of which 1,712 are active cases.
The Health Ministry confirmed three COVID related deaths. There are 9 cases currently in managed isolation at the Moto’otua National Hospital.
Approximately 96 per cent of community cases are in Upolu with the remaining 4 per cent in Savaii.
There are still no community cases recorded for the islands of Manono and Apolima Tai. The Ministry administered 29,630 RATs to date.
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
According to the Ministry of Health, 97.6 per cent of Samoa’s eligible population have received their first dose, and 71.9 percent have received their second dose.
The Ministry also confirmed that 48,475 people aged 18 years and over have received their booster shots so far.
The President of the Medical Association, Dr Donna Potoi urges the public to get their booster vaccine with the hopes to get the booster’s data to more than 95 per cent.
She also expressed concerns over reports that people who tested positive are still seen in public places running errands and conducting affairs when they should be isolated.
Adding this will not help minimise the rapid spread of COVID in the Country.
Dr Potoi reminds those infected with the virus to stay home for at least 7 days with their close contacts.
