29 Nov 2019

Samoa measles epidemic: Death toll reaches 39

From , 5:04 am on 29 November 2019

The death toll from Samoa's measles epidemic has risen to 39, following six more deaths in the past 24 hours. 

It's the third day in a row the deaths have risen, as the government races against time to vaccinate the entire population. 

And as Mackenzie Smith reports, officials are warning the worst is still to come. 

Women in Samoa wearing masks to protect themselves from measles.

Women in Samoa wearing masks to protect themselves from measles. Photo: RNZ Pacific / Jenny Meyer