Samoa’s Ministry of Health confirmed 119 new community cases and five (5) patients currently in managed
isolation at Moto’otua hospital in the last 48 hours commencing from 2pm of 06 th May, to 2pm of 08 th May,
2022. This brings the total number of confirmed community cases to 10,969. The majority of community
cases (9646) are based in Upolu, 1308 cases in Savaii, and 15 cases in Manono Tai.
COVID-19 related Deaths
This 48 hours situational report registered 1 new COVID-19 related death, taking the total number of deaths
to 23. The deceased is an 80 year old male with known comorbidities and was unvaccinated.
Our prayers and condolences are with the families and children of the person who have passed away. Out of
respect for the families and relatives, we will not be making any further comments.
The public is reminded to remain vigilant and adhere to public health advice such as wearing face masks,
maintaining social distance in public places, and ensure personal hygiene at all times. Those who are feeling
unwell are strongly advised to stay home and isolate to keep your families and loved ones safe. Please get
vaccinated as vaccination remains our best defense against COVID-19.

COVID-19 Situation Summary prepared by the Ministry of Health as at 2:00pm Local Time May 06 th
to 2:00pm May 08 th 2022 is provided in the table below:

* 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) death due to COVID-19 have been verified over the past 7 days – (1) An 80 year old male with known
comorbidities and bed bound who was unvaccinated. He died from respiratory failure due to COVID-19 on 7th
May 2022
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 also released the latest seven day rolling average report on the status of the COVID
19 in Samoa commencing from 01 st of May to May 08 th , 2022. This seven day rolling average report presents
important data and trends collated and analyzed by the Ministry of Health on the status of the COVID 19 in
Samoa. The report includes trends of positive cases since March 17 th when the first community case was
confirmed. It also provides current rates of our national vaccinations. The full report from the Ministry of
Health is attached herewith for information of the public.