Faafetai Amosa, 20, Moataa.

"I agree and fully support the decision commissioned by the Government to close businesses and transport during the two-day mass vaccination drive. I know that workers and businesses will be upset because they’re going to miss out on two days of earning money, but the safety of Samoa should be prioritized over greed."

Leifi Sapati, 48, Manunu.

"I’m glad we’re going to have all businesses and transport closed temporarily for the mass vaccination on Thursday and Friday. The COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc around the globe and will inevitably reach our shores in the future, at least when it does the whole population of Samoa will have been fully vaccinated."

Ieremia Poufale, 29, Saleaumua.

"It’s better to be safe rather than sorry, so I back the proclamation by the Government to have everything closed temporarily until all Samoans are vaccinated in preparation for the eventual hour the COVID-19 virus will enter the country. If the Government has announced a plan for all of us to get our jabs, then we must adhere and do what is best for Samoa."

Rosa Avapalu, 56, Tulaele & Lefagaoalii.

"Prevention is better than cure, I think that is the main reason behind the Government’s decision to halt the opening of businesses and transport so that everyone will get their COVID-19 vaccine injections. Samoa hasn’t been affected by the disease yet, so this is the time for us to get vaccinated because the virus will reach Samoa, if not today it might be tomorrow or sometime in the future, so it’s better to be prepared before it hits Samoa."

Ioane Pele, 50, Vaivase-uta.

"I welcome the two-day rest issued by the Government, but  I’m also upset because  I’m going to miss out on two-days’ worth of income because I have a family to take care. However at the same time I do agree and will abide to the Government’s decision because the safety of Samoa should be put first. As Samoans, we should all get vaccinated and prepare for the unavoidable hour the pandemic will spread to our Island nation."

Pana Agavale, 46, Tufulele.

"We should learn from the previous Measles outbreak in 2019, there was a two-day lockdown to carry out a mass vaccination issued by the Government to counter the infectious viral disease. The COVID-19 virus hasn’t affected Samoa yet, but I know it will sooner or later, so this is the time to get vaccinated and be prepared for when the pandemic arrives."

Tofi Pisa, 36, Afega.

"The Government is just asking for two days off from work and everything so that we’re safe from the disease that has caused the deaths of millions worldwide. Losing a few dollars is preferable to death, that is what we should think about. The COVID-19 has affected our neighbors Fiji and it will in due time reach Samoa. I pray to those who haven’t had their vaccines to get their injections now before it’s too late."

Sagato Moevao, 27, Faleula.

"My family and I have all received our first and second doses of the AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccines, so I’m all for the Government’s decision to close all businesses and transport so that we can reach full immunization against COVID-19. American Samoa has recently recorded its first case, so that means the eventual entrance of COVID-19 into Samoa is nearing, so let’s listen to the Government and get our vaccinations for a COVID-19-free Samoa."