crew quarantine
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The nine-member crew of the MV Manu’atele — which sailed into territorial waters over the weekend — are in quarantine and will be released at the end of this month, says Port Administration director, Taimalelagi Dr. Claire Poumele, who points out that this week’s sail to...

![This Port Administration Department photo shows the nine-crew member of the MV Manu’atele standing at the open side of the government-owned vessel, as they took part — from a distance — in Sunday’s prayer service and welcoming ceremony at the Inter Island Dock. The crew is currently in quarantine as they were short of the 14-day quarantine requirement when the vessel arrived here and now will complete the required days. (Read story inside for details of their quarantine and test results, etc.) [photo: Port Administration] Manuatele crew looking out from the vessel during Sunday's welcome ceremony](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/mv_manuatele_crew_0.jpg?itok=IySlimva)