Two new positive cases in Samoa quarantine facility

Authorities in Samoa have reported two new Covid-19 positive cases in quarantine.

The cases were identified after follow up tests on close contacts of the health worker who tested positive on Friday.

The two new cases include a driver and another health worker.

They have been transferred to the isolation ward at Motootua.

The number of positive cases has risen to 15 since a flight from New Zealand arrived in Samoa on 6 March.

All the cases are well and remain asymptomatic.

The public has been encouraged to wear masks, practice social distancing, and wash hands regularly.

Public access to all Covid-19 quarantine sites is strictly prohibited.

The public, especially those who have not done or completed their two shots of AstraZeneca, Pfizer, and booster shots are advised to do so.