Samoa's National University has been forced to postpone its end of the year graduation after two students contracted measles.
Students at the 2017 National University graduation Photo: RNZ Pacific / Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia
The foundation students will be told when to collect their certificates but the university said the graduation had been postponed until next April.
Meanwhile, the chief executive of Samoa Airways, Seiuli Tupuivao Alvin Tuala, has reaffirmed that the national carrier is still operating despite speculation of the airline rejecting passengers at check-in counters for refusing to provide proof of measles immunisation.
Airport staff have reported multiple inquiries from concerned members of the public.
Seiuli said the airline was continuing its service as usual and its inflight staff had been immunised for safety and protection measures.
The Ministry of Health has yet to release any information relating to the latest suspected measles deaths of two children from Laulii village.
Photo: RNZ Pacific / Jenny Meyer
