By Staff Writer
Ten people have been tested positive for the COVID-19 virus on the repatriation flight that landed from Brisbane, Australia yesterday. Wednesday 19 January 2022.
The flight touched down at Faleolo International Airport in the afternoon with up to 200 new arrivals.
It’s the third in a series of scheduled repatriation flights to arrive since the start of the New Year.
The first repatriation flight to start off 2022 brought one traveler who was tested positive for the virus.
Samoa Airport Authority has given the day off today to about 20 of its ground staff on duty during yesterday’s flight at the airport terminal.
All are undergoing protective health tests today, according to a senior SAA staff member.