The Ministry of Health confirmed 2,214 community cases over the last seven days from 2pm on the17th
April to 2pm 24th April, 2022. Total number of community cases is now confirmed at 8,280. Majority of
community cases are confirmed in Upolu at 7,536 cases with 736 cases in Savaii and 8 cases in Manono Tai.
There are twenty people in managed isolation and four in ICU at the Moto’otua Hospital.
Members of the public are reminded to remain vigilant and adhere to public health advice to wear face
masks, maintain 2 meter social distancing in public places and ensure safe 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 ensure eligible members of the household are vaccinated at the earliest possible.
Vaccination remains our best defense against COVID-19.
COVID-19 related Deaths
Sadly, the Ministry of Health reported three new COVID-19 related deaths within this reporting period,
bringing the death toll to 16. The public is advised that information about the deceased will remain
confidential out of respect for the family.
COVID-19 Situation Summary prepared by the Ministry of Health as at 2:00pm Local Time April
17th to 2:00pm April 24th 2022 is provided in the tables and graph below: