The first shipment of Covid-19 vaccines is due in American Samoa this week with details surrounding its distribution expected from health authorities shortly.
Director of Health, Motusa Tuileama Nua, said a press conference would be called soon to publicise the vaccination plan.
With the Pfizer vaccine said to be arriving soon, Governor Lolo Moliga approved a plan for the first groups to be vaccinated to include health workers and first responders.
RNZ Pacific understands over 3000 vaccines are expected in the first shipment.
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All US territories were to receive regular shipments of the Covid-19 vaccine, with a distribution formula based on population.
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