The government has implemented new requirements to further support efforts to detain the measles epidemic in Samoa.
The requirements are effective immediately.
The compulsory vaccination programme will continue until the prioritized target age groups are completed.
These age groups are all persons aged 6-months to 19-years-old and non-pregnant females aged 20 to 35-years.
The older age groups will also be vaccinated, once the prioritised vulnerable target age groups, are completed.
There is also a travel restriction.
No child under the age of 19 can travel between Upolu and Savaii, until further notice.
Any pregnant mother is prohibited from attending her place of employment (whether public or private sector) except if she was vaccinated before her pregnancy.
Any pregnant mother is prohibited from attending her place of employment (whether public or private sector) if she is in doubt about her status of vaccination before pregnancy.
Children up to the age of 19-years are prohibited from attending organised public gatherings.
Unless a child requires medical attention or assistance, a child up to the age of 19 is prohibited from entering any medical facility.
The orders was signed Thursday afternoon after consultations with Cabinet by Member of the Council of Deputies, Le Mamea Lemalu Su’a Tuiletufuga Eatuavao Ropati Mualia acting in the absence of the Head of State.
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