Samoa Chief Justice

And the 8 passengers have had their two COVID19 vaccines overseas prior to arrival and fully immune to the virus and not infectious, Director General of Health, Leausa Dr. Take Naseri assured during a press conference over the weekend late Saturday after the Disaster Advisory Committee meeting.

The 7 day quarantine requirement he added is a precautionary measure but it is not stopping regulatory tests upon arrival and prior to release to their respective homes for all passengers.

He will stay at the Orator Hotel near Tuanaimato for his 14 day quarantine.

Perese along with several other passengers selected by Air New Zealand and described as VIPs, arrived in Faleolo International Airport on Friday afternoon.

The newly appointed and yet-to-be-sworn-in Chief Justice was first taken to Le Manumea hotel near Vailima on Friday afternoon.

He and others were then transferred on the same evening. Some were taken to Samoana Hotel across from Apia Park, while the CJ was taken to the Orator Hotel.