Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

This section provides the latest official updates, information and advice on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) for Samoa.

O le vaega lenei o lo’o fa’amauina ai fa’asilasilaga, fa’amatalaga ma fa’amaumauga lata mai e fa’atatau i le Coronavirus (COVID-19)

(8 May 2020); The Australian Government has committed WST18.4 million (AUD 10.5 million) in response to the economic and health shocks caused by COVID-19, and it is working in partnership with the Government of Samoa to deliver this support package. Australia and Samoa have supported each other to combat several challenges over recent months, including […]

(PRESS RELEASE); The IMF Executive Board approved the disbursement of US$22.03 million in emergency financing to help Samoa address urgent balance of payments needs created by COVID-19. IMF financing support provides resources to the authorities to maintain macroeconomic stability with the aim of assisting the private sector adversely affected by COVID-19. To address the pandemic, […]

The Ministry in response to the amended and revised Proclamation State of Emergency issued for the COVID-19 advises the Public that the following conditions for the use of all Nature Reserves including the Mt. Vaea Scenic Reserve for recreational activities, in particular the use of the trail up to the Robert Louis Stevenson.  See following […]