Due to the discovery of 15 positive cases in isolation following the arrival of passengers on Wednesday this week and in our collective efforts to contain any likely community transmission. The public is hereby advised that Samoa will move to Level 3 (RED) commencing at 6pm today, January 22, 2022.
The measures in place for Level 3 are;
- State of Emergency Restrictions
- Everyone stays home
- Complete border closure
- Activation of COVID-19 Zoning depending on location of community case identified
- Complete lockdown of zone areas
- Ban all mass gatherings
- School closure
- Closure of all services (public and private) except for essential and emergency services
- Quarantine of front line and support staff
- No inter island travel.
The country will be on complete lockdown for the next 48 hours (6pm Saturday January 22, 2022-6pm Monday 24, 2022. Authorized personnel and vehicles are allowed to mobilize to deliver essential services and to respond to emergencies.
The public is liable for penalty under the State of Emergency Orders and relevant laws of Samoa.
We implore the public’s continuing support and prayers as we go through these tough times.
Faafetai,
Agafili Tomaimano Shem Leo
National Controller- NEOC|Chairman- DAC
