American Samoa
Lemanu would push US interests in Pacific if Forum membership awarded
American Samoa's governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga is pressing Washington to help it gain full membership of the Pacific Islands Forum.
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American Samoa health authorities hoping school break will curb RSV spread
Health authorities in American Samoa are hoping the upcoming school break will help curb the spread of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) which has caused a spike in hospital admissions this month.
Childcare centres in American Samoa to close due to virus
All childcare centres in American Samoa will be closed from Wednesday local time due to several children contracting the RSV virus.
High measles vaccination rates allow American Samoa to re-open early childhood, daycare centres
With an increase in measles vaccination coverage, American Samoa's governor Lemanu P.S Mauga has directed the re-opening of early childhood education schools and daycare facilities.
7.6 earthquake hits off Tonga, no tsunami warning
A deep earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck off Tonga, the United States Geological Survey says.
American Samoa wants Pacific Islands Forum membership upgrade
American Samoa wants more involvement at the Pacific Islands Forum.
Life returns to normal in American Samoa despite active measles cases in community
The number of confirmed and probable measles cases have remained the same since May 4 in American Samoa, the territory's Department of Health epidemiologist says.