(GOVT. PRESS SECRETARIAT):- The Ministry of Health as of this morning, 07th March 2022
confirmed 8 new positive cases quarantined in managed isolation. These patients were part of the
172 passengers that arrived in Samoa on the 6 th March repatriation flight from New Zealand.
These cases are managed and controlled in quarantine.
The remaining 164 passengers who tested and returned negative PCR test results upon arrival are
also placed in controlled quarantine.
All 127 high risk Frontline workers went straight to quarantine after processing the flight and
will remain there for up to 72 hours.
The passengers and frontline workers remain asymptomatic with no symptoms as of this
morning. Currently there is still no evidence of a community transmission.
The public is once again advised that Samoa remains at Alert Level 1 and respectfully
encouraged to wear masks, practicing of 2meters social distancing and wash hands regularly. All
members of the public are advised that access to ALL COVID-19 QUARANTINE SITES is
strictly prohibited.
The National Emergency Operation Centre in collaboration with the Ministry of Health will
continue to advise the public on any further developments and updates.
For more information contact the National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) on 997 or the
COVID-19 Helpline on 8006440, and 911| 22222 for Emergencies.
We implore the public’s continuing support for the safety of Samoa.