Forensic pathologists

A backlog of 13 autopsies were carried out in strict compliance with local requirements for COVID-19 prevention and control, the Chinese Embassy stated in a release.

At the additional request of the Samoan government, the pathologists conducted three more autopsies of current cases.

The cause of death of the 16 bodies were finally determined by comprehensive post-mortem examinations and the Chinese forensic pathologist team has handed over its expert opinions and evidence to the Office of Attorney General and Samoa Police Commission for further judicial procedures.

This was confirmed by the Chairman of the National Emergency Operation’s Centre, Agafili Tomaimano Shem Leo in a press conference Tuesday.

Savali Newspaper reports the chartered flight will provide transport for workers to complete projects which are in limbo due to the Covid-19 international borders lockdown.

“Most of the workers from China will be contracted to the upgrading project for the Matautu wharf; some will be contracted to the building of the Police academy and also to the upgrading of the Moto’otua hospital buildings,” the N.E.O.C. Chairman elaborated.