The Ministry of Health in its latest COVID-19 situational report commencing from 13-19 June 2022, confirmed 275 positive cases.
There were 273 new community cases and 2 new imported cases, taking the total number of cases (community and border) to 14,772.
Currently, there are three (3) patients currently in managed isolation and none at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Moto’otua hospital.
There have been no deaths recorded in the last two weeks but Covid-related death stands at 28.
The public is reminded to continue to take heed of public health advice such as wearing facial masks, maintaining social distance, and washing hands to maintain good personal hygiene and to contain the spread of the virus and prevent new infections.
The safety of our families and loved ones is everyone’s responsibility.
Vaccination remains our best defense against severe effects of the virus. Eligible members of the public are implored to please visit the nearest hospital for your first or second dose, and booster shot.
