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Samoa declares state of emergency as measles outbreak claims lives
Posted about 4 hours ago Measles vaccine Samoa's Government has declared a state of emergency, ordering all schools, including the National University of Samoa, to be closed as a deadly measles outbreak continues to spread. Key points: The Samoan Government ordered children under the age of 17 not to attend public gatherings Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga made proof of measles immunisation a condition of entry for visitors in American Samoa In Tonga all government primary schools and kindergartens have been shut Since Samoan officials announced a measles epidemic in October, seven suspected measles-related deaths have been recorded. The majority of cases have involved children younger than four years old. The Samoan Government ordered children under the age of 17 not to attend public gatherings in an attempt to stop the virus spreading. It also made vaccinations a mandatory legal requirement for all people of Samoa who have not yet received a vaccination injection. Measles is a highly infectious airborne disease that spreads easily through breathing, coughing and sneezing. It typically causes a rash, fever and white spots in the mouth. More serious complications include blindness, pneumonia, brain damage and severe dehydration. It is believed the outbreak started in New Zealand before spreading to Samoa. Western Australia has also been affected with one of the worst outbreaks in years. Neighbouring American Samoa announced a public health emergency over a measles outbreak on Thursday. Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga said everyone travelling from Tonga and Samoa to the US territory must provide proof of measles immunisation as a condition of entry. Visitor who fail to provide a proof of measles immunisation will be denied entry to American Samoa. Samoa Airways chief executive Tupuivao Seiuli said it was vital that all visitors travelling to American Samoa through Samoa comply with these new conditions to reduce further disruption to their travel plans and assist neighbouring countries in their efforts to contain the recent outbreak of measles. In Tonga, all government primary schools and kindergartens have been shut in an effort to limit the spread of measles sweeping through the South Pacific, the Government announced on Thursday. Education Minister Siaosi Sovaleni said schools would be closed until at least November 25. Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-17/samoa-declares-state-of-emergency-over-measles-outbreak/11711576 |
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Posted: November 23 2019 at 10:23am |
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Death Toll Rises in Samoa Measles Outbreak – Update No.7 Press Release - November 23, 2019 NATIONAL EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTRE: (PRESS RELEASE 7) November 23, 2019 UPDATE ON THE MEASLES OUTBREAK The Ministry of Health confirms a total of 1,797 measles cases have been reported to the Disease Surveillance Team, since the outbreak started. There were 153 recorded in the last 24 hours. To date, 22 measles related deaths have been recorded, with two fatalities in the past 24 hours. Samoa’s ICU Majority of the measles cases are in Upolu. About 92% of current measles admissions are children, including 11 critically ill children in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). There are currently 147 measles cases who are in-patients at all health facilities. Of this, 120 are at the Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital (TTMH), 1 at the Malietoa Tanumafili II Hospital (MTIIH), 2 at Sataua District Hospital, 1 at Foailalo District Hospital and 23 at the Leulumoega Rural District Hospital. VACCINATION UPDATE: A total of 32,743 vaccinations were completed before the Mass Vaccination Campaign. Of these, the age groups are outlined below: 6months to 4 years – 4222 5 to 19 years – 14,145 20 to 39 years – 9,283 40-49 years – 3058 50+ – 2035 On the 20 November 2019, a Mass Vaccination Campaign was activated special fixed sites and mobile outreach vaccination teams, targeting areas with low immunization coverage, mainly Vaimauga West and Faleata West. To date, approximately 10,128 people received vaccinations through this campaign. NEOC continues to be the focal point providing collaboration and operational coordination amongst all stakeholders, with advice and technical guidance from MOH for the duration of the Emergency Period. Please direct all enquiries to the National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) on telephone number 997, and 911 for Emergencies. Source: https://samoaglobalnews.com/death-toll-rises-in-samoa-measles-outbreak-update-no-7/ |
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Posted: November 23 2019 at 10:43am |
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