COVID-19 & Social Stigma

16 March 2022, Port Vila

Support for frontline workers, people who test positive for COVID-19 and those who have recovered from COVID-19

The Vanuatu Ministry of Health has reiterated its gratitude for COVID-19 frontline workers, including healthcare workers, and emphasizes the need for public support towards people who test positive for COVID-19 as well as those who have recovered from COVID-19.

COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout

16 March 2022, Port Vila

Update on COVID-19 vaccination rollout and where to get the vaccine

The Ministry of Health is advising the public that the following COVID-19 vaccination sites are available for those eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. The fixed vaccination sites that are currently operational and where people could go for a vaccine include Saupia Health Centre at North Efate, Maurifanga (Imere) health centre, Erakor Dispensary, in addition to the National Convention Centre.

Vanuatu Situation Report #69 – Issued 15 March Covering 14 to 15 March 2022

SUMMARY AND DISEASE BURDEN

  • On 04 March 2022, an active COVID-19 case was confirmed at Vila Central Hospital, indicating transmission at community level.
  • On 07 March 2022, Efate and Offshore Islands moved to Alert Level 3: Very High, due to large-scale community transmission. All provinces of Vanuatu are on Alert Level 3 given reports of cases or movement of contacts of cases in the six provinces of Vanuatu.
  • A total of 386 confirmed cases have been reported since the beginning of 2022.
  • 69 new confirmed cases have been reported in the last 24 hours, including 65 on Efate island (Shefa province) and 4 on Santo island (Sanma province).

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Vanuatu Situation Report #68 – Issued 14 March Covering 13 to 14 March 2022

  • On 04 March 2022, an active COVID-19 case was confirmed at Vila Central Hospital, indicating transmission at community level.
  • On 07 March 2022, Efate and Offshore Islands moved to Alert Level 3: Very High, due to large scale community transmission. All provinces of Vanuatu are on Alert Level 3 given reports of cases or movement of contacts of cases in the six provinces of Vanuatu.
  • A total of 341 confirmed cases have been reported since the beginning of 2022.
  • 59 new confirmed cases have been reported in the last 24 hours, including 42 on Efate island (Shefa province) and 17 on Santo island (Sanma province). A death was reported in Santo Island but this is currently being investigated to determine if the cause of death was COVID-19
  • Everyone is urged to refer only to official information sources and to avoid spreading misinformation and rumours. Further information and updates are made available by the Ministry of Health on the dedicated COVID-19 website at www.covid19.gov.vu, the Health Promotion Unit Facebook page, and by calling the Health Information Hotline on 119.

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Vanuatu Situation Report #67 – Issued 13 March Covering 12 to 13 March 2022

Vanuatu Situation Report – Issued 13 March Covering 12 to 13 March 2022

  • On 04 March 2022, an active COVID-19 case was confirmed at Vila Central Hospital, indicating transmission at community level.
  • 42 new confirmed cases have been reported in the last 24 hours, 27 on Efate island, Shefa province and 15 on Santo island, Sanma province. No deaths reported
  • A total of 252 confirmed cases have been reported since the beginning of 2022.
  • As of 07 March 2022, Efate and Offshore Islands have moved to Alert Level 3 (Very High) large scale community transmission. All provinces of Vanuatu are now on Alert Level 3 given reports of cases or movement of contact of cases in the six provinces of Vanuatu.
  • Everyone is urged to refer only to official information sources and to avoid spreading misinformation and rumours. Further information and updates are made available by the Ministry of Health on the dedicated COVID-19 website at www.covid19.gov.vu, the Health Promotion Unit Facebook page, and by calling the Health Information Hotline on 119.

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