The Ministry of Health’s latest situational report confirmed 268 new community cases from 2pm of 08 th May
to 2pm of 10 th May, 2022. This takes the total number of community cases detected since 17 th March 2022 to
11,237. There are 4 patients currently in managed isolation, and none in the ICU at Moto’otua Hospital.
COVID 19 Related Deaths
Sadly, the Ministry of Health confirmed one (1) new COVID-19 related death within this reporting period,
taking the total number of COVID-19 related deaths to 24. The deceased is a 59 year old female with known
comorbidities and was unvaccinated.
Our prayers and condolences are with the families and loved ones of the person who has passed away. Out of
respect for the families and relatives, we will not be making any further comments.
The public is implored especially those who have not done or completed their vaccination, or a booster dose
to please do so. Vaccination remains our best defense against the virus. Keeping our aiga and loved ones safe
is everyone’s responsibility.
Continuing to adhere to public health advice such as wearing facial masks, maintaining social distancing, and
washing hands, are important steps toward maintaining good personal hygiene and for containing the spread
of the virus.
COVID-19 Situation Summary prepared by the Ministry of Health as at 2:00pm Local Time May 08 th
to 2:00pm May 10 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/).

* 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.
** There has been one (1) new death verified in the last 24 hrs. – A 59 year old female with known comorbidities and was unvaccinated, died
from respiratory failure due to COVID-19 on 7 th 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