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Guam Daily Post (March 30, 2020) – Second COVID-19 death reported on Guam. Click HERE for the full article.

Pacific News Center (March 30, 2020) – Palau Ministry of Health reports another suspected COVID-19 case. Click HERE for the full article.

Radio New Zealand (March 30, 2020) – Travelers from US quarantined in American Samoa. Click HERE for the full article.

The Diplomat (March 30, 2020) – Pandemic in the Pacific: COVID-19 to hit the Pacific economies hard. Click HERE for the full article.

Pacific Daily News (March 29, 2020) – Saipan officials confirm one man dead of suspected COVID-19. Click HERE for the full article.

Talanei News (March 27, 2020) – Hawaiian Airline accepts Lolo’s request to suspend flights. Click HERE for the full article.

Radio New Zealand (March 27, 2020) – COVID-19: Micronesia shuts border to inbound travelers. Click HERE for the full article.

Pacific News Center (March 26, 2020) – Interior provides $858,924 to territories to buy COVID-19 test kits. Click HERE for the full article.

Pacific Daily News (March 26, 2020) – U.S. passes Italy, China as nation with the most conformed cases of COVID-19. Click HERE for the full article.

KUAF National Public Radio (March 26, 2020) – Marshallese COVID-19 task force established. Click HERE for the full article.

U.S. Embassy in the FSM (March 23, 2020) – U.S. assistance to Federated States of Micronesia on COVID-19. Click HERE for the full article.

Radio New Zealand (March 23, 2020) – COVID-19: Pacific summary. Click HERE for the full article.

Radio New Zealand (March 23, 2020) – Guam COVID-19 cases now at 37. Click HERE for the full article.

Radio New Zealand (March 21, 2020) – Micronesia’s Pohnpei ramps up ban on entry. Click HERE for the full article.

Radio New Zealand (March 21, 2020) – Coronavirus: Guam confirms Pacific’s first COVID-19 death. Click HERE for the full article.

Pacific Daily News (March 21, 2020) – First COVID-19 death on Guam. Click HERE for the full article.

Guam Daily Post (March 21, 2020) – First COVID-19 fatality reported. Click HERE for the full article.

Guam Daily Post (March 19, 2020) – GMH Administrator informs staff of possible COVID-19 exposure. Click HERE for the full article.

Pacific Island Times (March 19, 2020) – Patient admitted to GMH for non-coronavirus illness tests positive for COVID-19. Click HERE for the full article.

KUAM News (March 19, 2020) – Four positive cases for COVID-19; Practice social distancing to protect yourself, others. Click HERE for the full article.

Radio New Zealand (March 18, 2020) – Coronavirus: New Caledonia announces first cases; Guam now has 8. Click HERE for the full article.

Pacific Daily News (March 18, 2020) – Three more confirmed cases of COVID-19. Click HERE for the full article.

Guam Daily Post (March 17, 2020) – Guam’s COVID-19 cases rise to 5. Click HERE for the full article.

Radio New Zealand (March 17, 2020) – COVID-19: CNMI under state of public health emergency. Click HERE for the full article.

Guam Daily Post (March 17, 2020) – CDC to provide $479K in COVID-19 federal funds for Guam. Click HERE for the full article.

Guam Daily Post (March 16, 2020) – COVID-19 Update: 12 individuals test negative. Click HERE for the full article.

Pacific Daily News (March 16, 2020) – Two of Guam’s coronavirus cases arrived on UA189; Public health conducts investigation. Click HERE for the full article.

KUAM News (March 15, 2020) – GovGuam to close for 14-day period; updated information on confirmed cases. Click HERE for the full article.

FSM National Government (March 14, 2020) – President Panuelo signs National Declaration placing the entire Federated States of Micronesia under a State of National Public Health Emergency in connection with the COVID-19 Pandemic; Former declaration revoked, travel restrictions reinstated. Click HERE for the full article.

The Guam Daily Post (March 14, 2020) – Governor declares public health emergency. Click HERE for the full article.

Radio New Zealand (March 13, 2020) – Coronavirus: 2 more cover-19 cases in French Polynesia. Click HERE for the full article.

SLATE (March 11, 2020) – The most drastic anti-coronavirus travel ban in the world. Click HERE for the full article.

Pacific Daily News (March 11, 2020) – Four possible coronavirus cases to be tested locally. Click HERE for the full article.

Radio New Zealand (March 11, 2020) – Tahiti parliamentarian is Pacific’s first coronavirus case. Click HERE for the full article.

Associated Press (March 11, 2020) – WHO declares coronavirus a pandemic, urges aggressive action. Click HERE for the full article.

Radio New Zealand (March 9, 2020) – Marshall Islands bans incoming travelers for 14 days. Click HERE for the full article.

KUAM News (March 8, 2020) – Ferry flights from China monitored; More health screenings at Guam airport. Click HERE for the full article.

Pacific News Center (March 8, 2020) – RMI closes borders to international inbound flights for two weeks. Click HERE for the full article.

Honolulu Star Advertiser (March 8, 2020) – Elderly man who recently traveled to Washington state becomes Hawaii’s second COVID-19 case. Click HERE for the full article.

Pacific Daily News (March 7, 2020) – Palau, Marshall Islands have tested negative for coronavirus, health officials said. Click HERE for the full article.

Talanei News (March 5, 2020) – New health advisory suspends entry permits. Click HERE for the full article.

Talanei News (March 5, 2020) – More people in quarantine at Leone. Click HERE for the full article.

Pacific Daily News (March 4, 2020) – Patient in Marshall Islands under investigation for coronavirus, Guam unable to test here. Click HERE for the full article.

Talanei News (March 4, 2020) – Return to basic personal hygiene stressed. Click HERE for the full article.

Pacific Daily News (March 3, 2020) – Guam prepares for coronavirus with review of pandemic plan. Click HERE for the full article.

Palau Ministry of Health (March 3, 2020) – First potential COVID-19 case identified – Public advised to stay calm and practice preventative measures. Click HERE for the full article.

Island Times (March 2, 2020) – Free flu shot. Click HERE for the full article.

FestPac Hawaii (March 2, 2020) – Hawaii officials postpone FestPac 2020 due to growing global concerns over COVID-19. Click HERE for the full article.

Radio New Zealand (March 1, 2020) – Marshall Islands prepares for coronavirus to come like a freight train. Click HERE for the full article.

Devex (February 28, 2020) – Is the Pacific ready for coronavirus. Click HERE for the full article.

KUAM News (February 28, 2020) – CDC releases expanded criteria for coronavirus screening. Click HERE for the full article.

Radio New Zealand (February 27, 2020) – New Zealand confirms case of COVID-19 coronavirus. Click HERE for the full article.

CNN (February 27, 2020) – Preparing for a pandemic: What should I buy? Are there places I should avoid? Click HERE for the full article.

KUAM (February 27, 2020) – Outbreak may be over but Guam is not dengue-free. Click HERE for the full article.

Pacific Daily News (February 27, 2020) – Public Health: No coronavirus cases on Guam, contrary to rumors. Click HERE for the full article.

Guam Daily Post (February 26, 2020) – Guam not dengue-free: 2 recent, locally acquired dengue cases confirmed. Click HERE for the full article.

WHO (February 25, 2020) – Pacific steps up preparedness against COVID-19. Click HERE for the full article.

Pacific Daily News (February 20, 2020) – Public Health: Guam could be declared dengue free by Friday. Click HERE for the full article.

Island Times (February 17, 2020) – Over $581K applied for NCD programs. Click HERE for the full article.

Samoa Observer (February 16, 2020) – Pacific must prepare for virus spread: WHO. Click HERE for the full article.

Relief Web (February 14, 2020) – Preparing for COVID-19: Guidance for Pacific Islands and areas in The Who Western Pacific Region, V.1. Click HERE for the full article.

Talanei News (February 13, 2020) – LBJ Hospital ER full with flu patients. Click HERE for the full article.

Pacific RISA (February 12, 2020) – Republic of the Marshall Islands holds first National Climate Change and health dialog. Click HERE for the full article.

Inter Press Service (February 12, 2020) – The Pacific Community launches the Pacific Health Recipe Contest. Click HERE for the full article.

Pacific News Center (February 12, 2020) – Guam ready to receive coronavirus test kits. Click HERE for the full article.

ABC Radio Australia (February 4, 2020) – Pacific countries preparing for possibility of coronavirus importation. Click HERE for the full article.

Guam Pacific Daily News (January 31, 2020) – Global coronavirus emergency impacts island tourism. Click HERE for the full article.

CNN (January 30, 2020) – World Health Organization declares coronavirus a public health emergency of international concern. Click HERE for the full article.

FSM National Government (January 28, 2020) – Health alert for the novel coronavirus. Click HERE for the full article.

Samoa News (January 27, 2020) – Lab results confirm three new measles in American Samoa. Click HERE for the full article.

FSM National (January 27, 2020) – President Panuelo swears-in the Honorable Carlson D. Apis and the Honorable Dr. Livinson A. Taulung as Secretaries of TC&I and Health & Social Affairs respectively. Click HERE for the full article.

Guam Daily Post (January 26, 2020) – Officials: Guam, Saipan don’t have coronavirus cases. Click HERE for the full article.

Politico (January 25, 2020) – They did not realize we are human beings. Click HERE for the full article.

Radio New Zealand (January 24, 2020) – Pacific steps up defenses against coronavirus. Click HERE for the full article.

Talanei News (January 23, 2020) – Three students awarded medical scholarships. Click HERE for the full article.

Radio New Zealand (January 23, 2020) – Marshall Islands dengue outbreak: ‘We’re fighting a war here.’ Click HERE for the full article.

WHO (January 23, 2020) – Statement on the meeting of the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee regarding the outbreak of novel coronavirus. Click HERE for the full article.

The Marshall Islands Journal (January 16, 2020) – New RMI leaders sworn in. Click HERE for the full article.

The Guam Daily Post (January 10, 2020) – Public Health teams to distribute mosquito repellent. Click HERE for the full article.

Radio New Zealand (January 6, 2020) – New President for Marshall Islands. Click HERE for the full article.

ASTHO (December 20, 2019) – ASTHO and PIHOA praise approval of medicaid funding fix for US territories. Click HERE for the full article.

CNN (December 12, 2019) – Federal judge rules American Samoans are US citizens by birth. Click HERE for the full article.

Talanei News (December 6, 2019) – Nine confirmed measles cases in territory. Click HERE for the full article.

FSM National Government (December 4, 2019) – 21st Congress of the FSM confirms multiple nominations for the Panuelo-George administration’s cabinet. Click HERE for the full article.

Samoa Observer (December 3, 2019) – American Samoa border crackdown. Click HERE for the full article.

Island Times (November 25, 2019) – Palauan citizens come together to raise awareness on gender based violence. Click HERE for the full article.

National Public Radio (November 21, 2019) – America’s shame: Medicaid funding slashed in U.S. Territories. Click HERE for the full article.

UNICEF (November 18, 2019) – News note on measles outbreaks across the Pacific Islands. Click HERE for the full article.

Radio New Zealand (November 14, 2019) – American Samoa declares health emergency over measles. Click HERE for the full article.

Marianas Variety (November 13, 2019) – Office: Real-time exercises strengthen CHCC’s capacity to respond to disaster, outbreak. Click HERE for the full article.

KUAM News (November 13, 2019) – Public vaping now illegal on Guam. Click HERE for the full article.

Samoa Observer (November 11, 2019) – Pago tells Samoans to bring immunization records. Click HERE for the full article.

Island Times (November 11, 2019) – Not enough doctors, says Roberts. Click HERE for the full article.

CNN (November 11, 2019) – Two people just got the plaque in China – yes, the Black Death plague. Click HERE for the full article.

The Guam Daily Post (November 11, 2019) – Guam dengue cases rise to 19. Click HERE for the full article.

Relief Web (November 7, 2019) – Vaccination vital to protect Pacific communities against measles. Click HERE for the full article.

Pacific Daily News (November 7, 2019) – Bill introduced to help relieve nurse shortage. Click HERE for the full article.

Saipan Tribune (November 4, 2019) – CNMI Creates emergency medical team. Click HERE for the full article.

CNN (October 24, 2019) – Vaping-related lung injuries rise to 1,604 cases nationwide, CDC says. Click HERE for the full article.

Talanei News (October 24, 2019) – DOH steps up screening of travelers from Samoa. Click HERE for the full article.

APIAHF (October 23, 2019) – Bipartisan bill will restore medicaid coverage for COFA citizens. Click HERE for the full article.

Talanei News (October 22, 2019) – LBJ Hospital conducts first knee replacement surgery. Click HERE for the full article.

NY Times (October 16, 2019) – They crossed an ocean to butcher pigs. It was no American dream. Click HERE for the full article.

Honolulu Civil Beat (October 9, 2019) – Black market babies. Click HERE for the full article.

APIAHF (October 8, 2019) – Health rising leadership institute. Click HERE for the full article..

WHO WPRO (October 7, 2019) – Regional health leaders gather to discuss priority issues, agree World Health Organization actions. Click HERE for the full article..

Direct Relief (October 4, 2019) – This is the worst dengue year in nearly a decade. It may get worse from here. Click HERE for the full article.

ASTHO (October 3, 2019) – States take executive and legislative action to address vaping and flavored e-cigarettes. Click HERE for the full article.

The Guam Daily Post (September 28, 2019) – Director didn’t deserve criticism for trip in the midst of dengue outbreak. Click HERE for the full article.

CDC Newsroom (September 24, 2019) – CDC, states update number of cases of lung injury associated with e-cigarette use, or vaping. Click HERE for the full article.

Marianas Variety (September 26, 2019) – CDC warns travelers: When on Guam, avoid mosquito bites. Click HERE for the full article.

Pacific Daily News (September 24, 2019) – Dengue fever: U.S. Public Health Service doctor speaks on Guam outbreak, misconception. Click HERE for the full article.

The Guam Daily Post (September 18, 2019) – Guam has 2nd locally infected dengue patient. Click HERE for the full article.

KUAM News (September 16, 2019) – State of emergency declared to prevent dengue outbreak. Click HERE for the full article.

The Guam Daily Post (September 12, 2019) – Public Health: First locally acquired dengue fever on Guam in 75 years. Click HERE for the full article.

Island Times (September 9, 2019) – 127 dengue cases in August, total 570 cases since December. Click HERE for the full article.

The Guam Daily Post (September 6, 2019) – Hundreds join fight against childhood cancer. Click HERE for the full article..

Washington Post (September 6, 2019) – Contaminant found in marijuana vaping products links to deadly lung illnesses, test show. Click HERE for the full article.

Radio New Zealand (September 5, 2019) – Marshalls confirms first dengue death. Click HERE for the full article.

UNDP (September 3, 2019) – Strengthening disaster risk management in RMI. Click HERE for the full article.

Pacific Island Times (September 1, 2019) – Yap schools closed for one month due to disease outbreak. Click HERE for the full article.

The Guam Daily Post (August 31, 2019) – DPHSS: One local health emergency linked to vaping. Click HERE for the full article.

Marshall Islands Journal (August 29, 2019) – RMI dengue cases keep rising. Click HERE for the full article

Radio New Zealand (August 28, 2019) – Climate crisis declared a critical threat to Pacific health. Click HERE for the full article.

Marshall Islands Journal (August 27, 2019) – Dengue continues to spread. Click HERE for the full article

University of Guam (August 14, 2019) – University of Guam awarded $3.75 million grant to improve geriatric and dementia care in region. Click HERE for the full article

Honolulu Civil Beat (August 7, 2019) – The U.S. Military wants to coordinate health acre solutions in Pacific Islands. Click HERE for the full article.

WHO WPRO (August 5, 2019) – Palau furthers progress in protecting people from health emergencies. Click HERE for the full article

Island Times (July 22, 2019) – Two Palauns complete medicine studies in Cuba. Click HERE for the full article

Islands Times (July 11, 2019) – One dead due to dengue epidemic in Palau. Click HERE for the full article

Other news in the Pacific

Island Times (February 17, 2020) – Over $581K applied for NCD programs. Click HERE for the full article.