Samoa open for business despite measles epidemic – Tourism group

Samoa open for business despite measles epidemic – Tourism group

RNZ – 21st November 2019

The tourism authority had taken measures to help prevent the spread of the virus, including cancelling all activities that required people to congregate, said Pativaine Petaia-Tevita.

The Tatau Festival parade was cancelled this morning on the waterfront. However, the exhibition and concert would go ahead over the next few days.

Visitors should make sure their measles vaccinations were up-to-date before arriving, while those already in the country and unsure of their vaccination status could visit a local clinic, she said.

“No hotels are shutting down because of this epidemic. The best that we can do now is to keep giving out advice on what to prepare for, especially to our visitors to Samoa before they travel.” Read more….