The Ministry of Health confirmed 129 positive cases in its latest seven day rolling average report on the status of the
COVID 19 in Samoa from 2pm on June 19 th to 2pm on June 26th, 2022. The total cases (community and border) now
stand at 14,901. Currently, there are no patients in managed isolation and none at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the
Moto’otua hospital.
COVID-19 Related Deaths
This seven day rolling average report registered one (1) new COVID-19 related death, taking the total number of
deaths to 29. The deceased is a one (1) year old female with no medical conditions and who was not eligible for
COVID-19 vaccination.
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 adhere 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 roll out continues at Moto’otua and all district hospitals in the country. All those who have not done or
completed their vaccinations, or a booster dose, are encouraged to do so. Vaccination remains our best defense against
severe effects of COVID 19.
COVID-19 Situation Summary prepared by the Ministry of Health as at 2:00pm Local Time June 19 th to 2:00pm
June 26 th , 2022 is provided in the table below: To access the detailed situational analysis report, please visit the
MOH website (https://www.health.gov.ws/) or contact the phone number (6008440) for more information.
* 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 confirmed in the past 7 days – A 1 year old female, with no medical conditions and who was not eligible for COVID-19 vaccination,
died on the 20th June from severe pneumonia due to COVID-19.
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
This seven day rolling average report presents important data analyzed by the Ministry on the status of the COVID 19
in Samoa. The report also includes trends of positive cases since the first community case was confirmed and
confirmed the current rates of our national vaccinations. The full report from the Ministry of Health is attached
herewith for information of the public.