American Samoa declares public health emergency over measles outbreak

American Samoa has measles outbreak, declares public health emergency, schools lockdown

There has been at least one laboratory-confirmed and 31 suspected/probable cases of the highly contagious disease.

American Samoa declares public health emergency, ramps up vaccination amid fears of measles outbreak

One measles case has been confirmed and 31 probable cases are under investigation in American Samoa, prompting a public health emergency declaration and travel restrictions for those wishing to travel to neighbouring Samoa.

American Samoa declares measles emergency

PAGO PAGO (American Samoa), April 26 — The US Pacific territory of American Samoa has declared a measles emergency, prompting its nearest island neighbour to announce travel restrictions today. After one confirmed and 31 probable cases of the viral infection, American Samoa’s governor Lemanu Mauga declared a public health emergency, fearing a potentially deadly outbreak. The Pacific territory is home to about 50,000 people, including a sizable c…

Health emergency declared in American Samoa over measles concern

American Samoa has declared a public health emergency after one confirmed case of measles and 31 suspected cases.

According to the CDC, measles complications can be relatively benign, such as skin rashes, but in rare cases, they can be much more serious, such as viral sepsis, pneumonia, or brain inflammation

American Samoa declares public health emergency over measles outbreak

American Samoa has declared a public health emergency over an outbreak of measles, forcing the territory’s Department of Education to close all schools until at least May 12, sending 12,000 students home.  The emergency declaration signed by Gov. Lemanu P.S. Mauga on Monday is set to last for 30 days, expiring on May 24, according…