Samoa’s Ministry of Health reported 618 new positive cases identified from 2pm of 28 th April, to 2pm 02 nd
May, 2022. Of this 618 cases, 615 are community cases and 3 new cases detected at the border. The total
number of confirmed cumulative positive cases both in the community and at the border is 10,210. As of
current, there are 14 patients in managed isolation and none at the ICU at Moto’otua Hospital. Most of those
who were in isolation and in the ICU at Motootua have been discharged.
COVID-19 related Deaths
Sadly, one (1) new COVID-19 related death was recorded in this reporting period, taking the total number of
deaths to 20. The deceased is a 91 year old elderly female with comorbidities and was unvaccinated. Our
prayers and condolences are with the families and children of this individual. Out of respect for the families
and relatives, we will not be making any further comments.
The public is kindly reminded to remain vigilant and adhered to public health advice by continuing to wear
facial masks, complying with social distancing, stay home and isolate if one feels unwell, and maintain good
personal hygiene at all times.
Vaccination remains our best defense against the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit the nearest vaccination
site if you have not done your first and second dose, or a booster. Keeping our aiga and loved ones safe in
these difficult times is everyone’s responsibility.
COVID-19 Situation Summary prepared by the Ministry of Health as at 2:00pm Local Time April
28th April to 2:00pm 02 nd May 2022 is provided in the table below: To access the detailed situational
analysis report, please visit the MOH website (https://www.health.gov.ws/).

* The sites include all health facilities, private clinics, testing sites and self-reporting
**The death count is subject to change following full verification of all reported COVID-19 deaths from all health
facilities.
** One (1) new death has been verified in the past 96 hrs. – A 91 year old female (unvaccinated), with comorbidities,
died from septic shock due to COVID-19 with multiple organ failure on 29 th April
Note: There are other deaths among registered cases that are not primarily caused by COVID-19.
***The test count is subject to change to data cleaning and when data becomes available

The Ministry of Health has also released the latest seven day rolling average report on the status of the
COVID 19 in Samoa from April 24 th at 2:00pm to May 01 st at 2:00pm, 2022. The report presents important
data and trends of positive cases collated and analyzed by the Ministry of Health since March 17th when the
first community case was confirmed. It also provides current rates of our national vaccinations. The full
report is attached herewith for information of the public.