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)

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 […]

7 MARCH 2020; ALL TRAVELLERS ENTERING SAMOA MUST NOTE THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: A Special Health Declaration Card is required to be filled out by all travelling passengers in-flight or on arrival in to Samoa. ALL Travellers including returning residents entering Samoa are now required to undergo medical examination by a Registered Medical Practitioner within (3) […]

4 MARCH 2020; ALL TRAVELLERS ENTERING SAMOA MUST NOTE THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: A Special Health Declaration Card is required to be filled out by all travelling passengers in-flight or on arrival in to Samoa. ALL Travellers including returning residents entering Samoa are now required to undergo medical examination by a Registered Medical Practitioner within (3) […]

EFFECTIVE MONDAY 2ND MARCH 2020 AT 12AM: With the fast propagation of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) globally and the recent developments in NZ, the following additional measures will COME into EFFECT 12am Monday morning 2nd March 2020. Due to NZ’s close proximity to Samoa and the confirmation of its COVID-19 case in Auckland New Zealand, […]

ALL TRAVELLERS ENTERING SAMOA MUST NOTE THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: A Special Health Declaration Form is required to be filled out by all travelling passengers inflight or on arrival in to Samoa. Compulsory screening of all arriving passengers to Samoa is now in effect at all ports of entry. All Travelers originating FROM or TRANSITING through; […]

(UPDATE 12 FEBRUARY 2020);  ALL TRAVELLERS ENTERING SAMOA MUST NOTE THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: A Special Health Declaration Form is required to be filled out by all travelling passengers inflight or on arrival in to Samoa. Compulsory screening of all arriving passengers to Samoa is now in effect at all ports of entry. All Travelers originating […]