11 new community cases

Samoa's PM confirms 11 new Covid-19 cases

Its first community case was confirmed Thursday night.

In response to the additional cases, Cabinet activated its zoning policy as part of the National Covid-19 plan to help stop the spread of the virus.

To date, there are 12 community cases in addition to the 15 cases confirmed earlier this month of passengers from New Zealand.

Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa said Cabinet was advised on Friday by the National Emergency Operations Committee of the new cases from the various testing sites.