Samoa To Shut Down Government To Help With Measles Outbreak

Samoa is facing a severe measles outbreak, prompting the government to close public services to aid vaccination efforts. Over 3,700 cases have been reported, with most fatalities being children under five. A state of emergency was declared, leading to school closures and mandatory vaccinations. Despite efforts, misinformation and past vaccine mishaps have hindered progress. The WHO advises that 95% of the population needs vaccination to prevent future outbreaks.

What was the primary reason for the closure of Samoa's government and public services?

• To celebrate a national holiday

• To conduct a national census

• To protest against the outbreak

• To assist with vaccination efforts

What action did Samoa take in response to the measles outbreak?

• Banned international travel

• Declared a state of emergency

• Increased import taxes

• Closed all hospitals

What percentage of Samoa's population had been vaccinated since the start of the mass vaccination campaign?

• Exactly 1/2

• More than 3/4

• Less than 1/4

• More than 1/4

What is one of the main challenges in increasing vaccination rates in Samoa?

• Lack of vaccines

• Misinformation spread by anti-vaccine groups

• High cost of vaccines

• Shortage of medical staff

According to the World Health Organization, what percentage of the population needs to be vaccinated to prevent measles outbreaks?

• 95%

• 90%

• 85%

• 100%