Is there a Covid-19 related death in American Samoa?
At this stage there’s no confirmation of a Covid death.
In the report by the Department of a health of Covid-19 cases, one death was listed.
Dr Elizabeth Lauvao explained the death.
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Then Dr Fiona Trail, responding to a follow up question, said.
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Dr Lauvao explained the cause of death is under investigation.
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New information from today’s press conference: meals are being delivered starting today to those who have tested positive for Covid…breakfast, lunch and dinner is provided every day for 14 days.
The distribution is being handled by the Department of Education and Office of Samoan Affairs with coordination by the Emergency Operations Center.
Distribution of food stamps is to begin next week and the daily limit on food stamps and the daily limits of recipients is 100.
Details to come from the Department of Human and Social Services.
Today and tomorrow the Retirement Office is distributing checks for retirees receiving paper checks.
Asked about whether employees who have been out of work or lost part of their paycheck because of the Code Red restrictions would receive any local or federal assistance, the Task Force Chairman gave this response.
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Talauega added:
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