In the past 24-hours there were 243 new cases reported, a sharp increase from 144 recorded over the same period yesterday.
The Ministry has confirmed a total of 2,437 measles cases have been reported to the Disease Surveillance Team, since the outbreak started.
There are currently 176 measles cases, who are in-patients at all health facilities.
The mass measles vaccination programme is continuing around the country.
Photo Samoa Government media
