American Samoa

Hello, we have been comparing the data we’ve compiled from states and territories against the federal government data, and noticed that the CDC (https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#cases) has 4 cases listed for American Samoa (3 added on November 9, 2020 and 1 added on February 13, 2021). Is American Samoa considering these as cases?

Additionally, we used to take the total tests completed in American Samoa from the Emergency Declarations, but the testing total is no longer included. Could we get an updated total of testing for COVID-19 in American Samoa?

How many tests have you conducted?

We have conducted 1,988 tests as of today.

We submitted outreach about a total tests (specimens) number we found on shift. We had been reporting tests in people units. We were also unsure if the new number was cumulative: https://www.samoanews.com/local-news/first-responder-testing-nears-completion-all-came-back-negative

What is the situation in AS?

We are still COVID19 Free. We have tested 696 samples, all Negative. Borders are still closed and might remain closed throughout July. We know that our borders are not going to remain closed forever, so we are drafting up border reopening plans to prepare for this.

What is the situation in AS?

As of 5/3/2020, **83 samples collected and tested, all negative. **Since April 14, we have been testing our own samples. Prior to that, samples were tested in Hawaii State Lab and one at CDC Atlanta Lab. Testing locations: CDC 1, Hawaii State Lab 26, Am. Samoa Health Lab 56”