Travel restrictions imposed by Samoa’s government amid the deadly global outbreak of coronavirus are having an impact on those planning to visit from New Zealand.
Although Samoa has not recorded a case, travellers are required to get a medical clearance at least three days before their arrival in Apia to confirm they are free of any infectious diseases.
However, a Samoan community leader in New Zealand said the confusion and the cost to get a medical clearance was forcing many people to cancel their travel plans.
