Samoa: 2019 Measles - 83 deaths

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Source: https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/...oll-reaches-39

Pacific Samoa
28 Nov 2019
Samoa measles epidemic: Death toll reaches 39
1:29 pm on 28 November 2019


There's been another six deaths in Samoa's measles epidemic, bringing the toll to 39.

All but four of the dead are children under the age of four, including the six who died in the past 24 hours.

And 190 people with the disease remain in hospital, including 25 critically ill children and pregnant women...

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Source: https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/...ll-rises-to-42

Measles epidemic: Samoa's death toll rises to 42
1:52 pm on 29 November 2019

There have been three more measles-related deaths in Samoa, taking the toll to 42 since the outbreak began in October.

The government said there had also been 3149 measles confirmed cases of the disease, more than 200 of those in the last 24 hours.

Nearly 200 people are currently hospitalised with measles, including 20 critically ill children in intensive care.

A mass vaccination campaign is underway with dozens of New Zealand and Australian nurses in Samoa to assist.

Samoa's top health official has said the epidemic is yet to peak...

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Source: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/a...ectid=12289525

Samoan measles outbreak: 70 deaths projected and 6500 infected
29 Nov, 2019 3:56pm
By: Emma Russell
Emma Russell is a health reporter for the New Zealand Herald

As Samoa struggles to get a grip on a lethal measles outbreak already claiming 42 lives, New Zealand experts predict the worst is yet to come. Health reporter Emma Russell explains.

More than 70 people - including toddlers and babies - are expected to die in Samoa's escalating measles epidemic, health experts predict.

In the next three weeks, it's likely 6500 people will be infected by the highly contagious disease - 3 per cent of the country's population...

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Source: https://erccportal.jrc.ec.europa.eu/#FlashAnchor

Samoa – Measles outbreak update

• The Government of Samoa reports a total of 44 deaths and 3,357 cases of measles. There have been 208 new cases in the last 24 hours.
• Vaccinations are ongoing and since 20 November a total of 54,046 individuals have been vaccinated.
• The EUCPM was activated on 29 November based on the request for assistance from WHO.
• In response to this request France has already sent a medical team, a Norwegian medical team will depart to Samoa on Sunday 1 December.
• WHO is ensuring the coordination of international teams closely with the Ministry of Health. Vaccination and other public health measures are being scaled up.

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Source: https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/...th-toll-now-48

Samoa measles death toll now 48
6:54 pm on 1 December 2019

The death toll in Samoa's measles epidemic has risen to 48, with another four people dying this weekend.
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Most of the dead are children under four years old, and the number of infections in that age group is still on the rise. More than 1700 children less than four years old are infected with the disease.

At Lalomanu District Hospital nurse Selwyn Amataga said many parents who had been initially apprehensive about vaccinating their children are now coming forward to ensure they get the jab...

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Samoa to shut government to deal with deadly measles outbreak
By Joshua Berlinger and Carly Walsh, CNN

Updated 3:49 AM ET, Mon December 2, 2019

(CNN)The government of Samoa will shut its doors Thursday and Friday and redeploy civil servants to help deal with a deadly measles outbreak, Prime Minster Tuilaepa Lupesoliai Sailele Malielegaoi announced in a special address Monday.

Fifty-three people -- 48 of them children younger than 4 -- have been killed by the disease in the South Pacific island nation in recent weeks, the government said in a news release. A total of 3,728 cases had been recorded as of Monday, according to the government. None of the victims were vaccinated, Tuilaepa said.
The decision to shut government services for two days is the latest in a series of drastic steps Samoan authorities have taken to stop the outbreak of a disease that was thought to be almost eliminated globally, but has made a dangerous comeback in recent years.
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https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/02/health/samoa-measles-intl-hnk/index.html

NATIONAL EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTRE: (PRESS RELEASE 16) December 2, 2019

UPDATE ON THE MEASLES OUTBREAK

The Ministry of Health confirms a total of 3,728 measles cases have been reported to the Disease Surveillance Team, since the outbreak started. There were 198 recorded in the last 24 hours.

There are currently 183 measles cases who are in-patients at all health facilities. Of this, 155 are at the Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital (TTMH), 4 at Poutasi District Hospital, 1 at Lalomanu District Hospital, 18 at the Leulumoega Rural District Hospital, 3 at the Malietoa Tanumafili II Hospital (MTIIH), 1 at Sataua District Hospital and 1 at Safotu District Hospital. Admissions include 19 critically ill children in ICU/HDU and 2 pregnant women and 1 postnatal at TTMH.

The total number of measles cases admitted to all hospitals recorded for the outbreak to date is 1,129. Of that, 893 (79%) patients have been discharged.

To date, 53 measles related deaths have been recorded, with 5 fatalities in the last 24 hours.

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

Since the activation of the Mass Vaccination Campaign on 20 November 2019, the Ministry has successfully vaccinated 58,150 individuals, of that 43,529 were vaccinated in Upolu and 14,621 in Savaii.

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.

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Source: https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/south-...-deadly-spread

Samoa measles outbreak: Details of the country's shutdown to combat deadly spread
Florence Kerr in Samoa08:57, Dec 04 2019

The Samoan Government has ordered a complete shutdown of the country in a bid to vaccinate its people - with roads closed to non-essential vehicles, inter-island travel banned and citizens ordered to stay at home.

A two-day shutdown, which starts on Thursday, will see the public and private sectors closed as the Government strives to vaccinate at least 90 percent of its population.

The State of Emergency sanction comes as the measles epidemic continues to kill Samoa's most vulnerable. Latest figures show that 55 people have died to date, 52 were children under the age of 15, while 23 were babies aged less than one year old. Only one death has been an adult over the age of 19...

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Source: https://www.facebook.com/samoagovt/p...type=3&theater

NATIONAL EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTRE: (PRESS RELEASE 18) December 4, 2019

UPDATE ON THE MEASLES OUTBREAK

The Ministry of Health confirms a total of 4,052 measles cases have been reported to the Disease Surveillance Team, since the outbreak started. There were 171 recorded in the last 24 hours.

There are currently 177 measles cases who are in-patients at all health facilities. Of this, 142 are at the Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital (TTMH), 4 at Poutasi District Hospital, 1 at Lalomanu DH, 22 at the Leulumoega Rural District Hospital, 6 at the Malietoa Tanumafili II Hospital (MTIIH) 1 at Foailalo DH and 1 at Safotu District Hospital. Admissions include 20 critically ill children in ICU/HDU and 3 pregnant women and 2 postnatal at TTMH.

The total number of measles cases admitted to all hospitals recorded for the outbreak to date is 1,246. Of that, 1,009 (81%) patients have been discharged. Recovery rate has remained constant since the last update.

To date, 60 measles related deaths have been recorded, with 2 fatalities in the last 24 hours.

VACCINATION UPDATE:

As of December 3rd, 2019, the estimated vaccination coverage in both Upolu and Savai’i are:

o 73% of infants and children aged 6 months to 4 years old
o 86% of children aged 5 to 19 years old
o 79% of women aged 20 to 35 years old
o 50% of the remaining population in Samoa

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...

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Source: https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/south-...ath-toll-to-62

Samoa measles outbreak: Two die overnight taking death toll to 62
Florence Kerr in Samoa10:28, Dec 05 2019

The measles death toll in Samoa is still going up, with another two people dying overnight.

Of the 62 who have died since the measles epidemic started in the country, 57 were children under the age of 15, while 26 were babies aged less than one year old.

Three deaths were for adults over the age of 19.

In the last 24 hours a further 165 cases have also been confirmed by the Ministry of Health...

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Source: https://twitter.com/samoagovt/status...07973048418304
Latest update: 4,357 measles cases have been reported since the outbreak with 140 recorded in the last 24 hours. To date, 63 measles related deaths have been recorded. VACCINATION UPDATE: Graphic uploaded below - as of 5 December 2019.

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Source: https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/...oa-toll-now-65

Two more deaths from measles in Samoa, toll now 65
33 minutes ago

There are now 65 measles related deaths in Samoa following two more fatalities over the past 24 hours.

The government says there is also now at least 4460 measles cases since the outbreak began in October.

There were 103 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours.

165 people remain hospitalised including 18 critically ill children and three pregnant women.

The new figures come after a two-day nationwide shutdown to enable vaccination teams to reach households where people still needed to be immunised...

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Source: https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/...to-68-in-samoa


Pacific Samoa
8 Dec 2019
Measles death toll rises to 68 in Samoa
11:11 pm on 8 December 2019
Sixty-eight people have now died in Samoa due to the measles epidemic.
The latest three deaths took place over the weekend.

Samoa's government said there had been nearly 4,600 measles cases reported since the outbreak began in October.

There were 121 new cases between Saturday and Sunday...

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Source: https://www.facebook.com/pg/samoagov...ternalNATIONAL EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTRE: (PRESS RELEASE 23) December 9, 2019

UPDATE ON THE MEASLES OUTBREAK

The Ministry of Health confirms a total of 4,693 measles cases have been reported to the Disease Surveillance Team, since the outbreak started. There were 112 recorded in the last 24 hours.
There are currently 159 measles cases who are in-patients at all health facilities. Of this, 120 are at the Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital (TTMH), 3 at Poutasi District Hospital, 2 at Lalomanu DH, 24 at the Leulumoega Rural District Hospital, 3 at the Malietoa Tanumafili II Hospital (MTIIH) 5 at Foailalo DH, 1 Sataua DH and 1 at Safotu District Hospital. Admissions include 16 critically ill children in ICU/HDU and 2 pregnant women at TTMH.
The total number of measles cases admitted to all hospitals recorded for the outbreak to date is 1,477. Of that, 1,248 (84%) patients have been discharged. Recovery rate remains the same since the last update.
To date, 70 measles related deaths have been recorded, with 2 fatalities in the last 24 hours.
VACCINATION UPDATE:
As of December 8th, 2019, approximately 90% of all eligible people in Samoa have been vaccinated against measles.
The estimated vaccination coverage in both Upolu and Savaii are:
o 85% of the targeted infants and children aged 6 months to 4 years old
o 96% of the targeted children aged 5 to 19 years old
o 105% of the targeted women aged 20 to 35 years old
o 86% of the targeted remaining population in Samoa
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.














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Source: https://twitter.com/samoagovt/status...44338329366528

Latest update: 4,898 measles cases have been reported since the outbreak with 83 recorded in the last 24 hours. To date, 71 measles related deaths have been recorded. VACCINATION UPDATE: As of 10 Dec, 91% of population have been vaccinated.
3:32 PM - 10 Dec 2019

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Source: https://twitter.com/samoagovt/status...05349154664448

Latest update: 4,995 measles cases have been reported since the outbreak with 75 recorded in the last 24 hours. To date, 72 measles related deaths have been recorded. VACCINATION UPDATE: As of 11 Dec, 93% of population have been vaccinated.

3:26 PM - 11 Dec 2019

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Source: https://twitter.com/samoagovt/status...49947689373696

Latest update: 5,080 measles cases have been reported since the outbreak with 85 recorded in the last 24 hours. To date, 72 measles related deaths have been recorded. VACCINATION UPDATE: As of 12 Dec, 93% of population have been vaccinated.