The Chairman of the COVID-19 Task Force, Lt Governor Talauega Eleasalo Ale has urged the Task Force to look into the next phase of travel between American Samoa and the United States.
Speaking from quarantine on Zoom, Talauega reiterated that the costs of quarantine upon arrival in the territory is unsustainable.
The weekly press release from the Task Force refers to repatriation operations costs which includes charter flights, quarantine sites and meals totaling more than $18 million.
The chairman discussed the government’s 3-day mass vaccination plan scheduled for the first week of December, preparations for the November 18th flight, and an amendment to the next emergency declaration that will support the local business community.
Vice Chairman, Attorney General Fainuulelei Ala’ilima Utu highlighted ongoing efforts by the government to support the Governor’s vaccination goal of 90% with its recent mandate for all ASG employees.
The deadline for the ASG workforce to be fully vaccinated is December 15th and employees that are found non-compliant will be suspended.
