16 Jun 2023

Outbreak of Influenza in Guam's evac centres

From , 6:02 am on 16 June 2023
Young students do school work to pass the time while seeking shelter Monday at Astumbo Elementary School.

Young students do school work to pass the time while seeking shelter Monday at Astumbo Elementary School. Photo: Dontana Keraskes/ Guam Daily Post - https://bit.ly/2NynY6m

An influenza B outbreak at temporary evacuation centers in Guam has been reported. 

It's been three weeks since typhoon Mawar wrecked havoc on the island - leaving thousands homeless. 

More than seven hundred people have taken refuge in these shelters that are poorly sanitised and ventilated. 

RNZ Pacific's Rachael Nath spoke with Mayor Melissa Savares who is the mayor of Dededo - one of the worst hit areas.