Health Desk- 10 March
2020: WHO continues to support Samoa and Tokelau with preparations for
COVID-19.
Both countries received infrared thermometers to assist with
screening at ports of entry and healthcare facilities. They also received
personal protective equipment (PPE) including medical masks, gloves and
surgical gowns for doctors, nurses and patients to prevent the spread of
COVID-19.
With Samoa on the cusp of declaring the end of its measles
outbreak, having achieved a 46-day window since the last infectious period of
measles and no new cases nor related deaths, the twin-island of approximately
200 000 people is now preparing for COVID-19.
As of 21 February 2020, 95% of the 1 868 persons who were
admitted to hospital had recovered and returned home while approximately 134
499 persons, representing 95% of the eligible population, were vaccinated.
Samoans are still reeling, however, from the 83 deaths due
to the outbreak and affected families are receiving psychosocial support from
the Ministry of Health.
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