The travel ban on children up to age of 19-years between Samoa’s two islands of Upolu and Savaii has been removed.
The Revision of the Order of State of Emergency was signed by the Member of Council of Deputies Le Mamea Lemalu Su’a Tuiletufuga Leatuavao Ropati Mualia acting in the absence of the Head of State and pursuant to Article 106 of the Constitution.
The review of order is effective immediately.
The ban was initially enforced in response to the measles epidemic.
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