Cleaning up

Samoa in clean-up mode post Cyclone Gita

Cyclone Gita wrought significant damage in both Samoa and American Samoa.

Niue was spared the full force of Gita when it curved around Niue Saturday night.

The Samoa government announced that schools will be closed for the next few days because of the flood major damage caused by Gita.

RNZI reports health officials have also issued warnings.

The public is being advised to boil all the water and make sure they clean up those areas where mosquitoes can easily lay eggs.

Dengue fever has been an ongoing issue in Samoa for the last few months.