National Disaster Management Office

12 hours ago

Message shared by Chief Secretary on Repatriation through Kwajalein:

What does the protocol entail for USAGA-KA personnel being flown from the states to the military base on Kwaj?

1) Self quarantine, social distancing measures, and mandatory testing before flying to Honolulu. Only those with NEGATIVE test results can fly to Honolulu.

2) Upon arrival in Hono, mandatory quarantine with a Negative SARS CoV 2 Test within 72 hours of flight before going to Kwajalein Atoll. Only those with NEGATIVE results board the military flight.

3) Upon arrival in Kwaj, mandatory COVID19 test again followed by a 21-day mandatory quarantine in the designated quarantine facility on Kwajalein with more testings on day 15 and day 20 of quarantine.

Anyone who develops COVID19 symptoms are already isolated in their individual quarantine quarters and treated. Should there be a serious case...the person is isolated at the Kwaj hospital or medivaced out.

Yes, there are some risks but it is all about putting in place strict and mandatory protocols. The protocols for Kwaj were jointly developed by GRMI and USAGA-KA.

USAGA-KA personnel have been arriving in Kwaj since 9 June 2020, and come in co-horts of 15 every week. To date, no one has COVID19 or developed symptoms. Again, it is all about strict protocols on testings and quarantine PRIOR to arrival and ON arrival in Kwaj.

Can we repat our stranded citizens? Yes. Kwaj base ebojak in accommodate 10 -15 RMI citizens per UA flight for quarantine - should RMI take up on this offer. The facilities there are ready.

Is 21 quarantine days sufficient? Yes! WHO and CDC standard is 14 days but we have agreed with USAGA-KA for an additional 7 days just to be extra safe.

Can we still close border and arrange a safe repatriation program? Certainly! Repatriation to Kwaj base already began early June for operations of the base. If we do not want quarantine to be done in Majuro...the base on Kwaj is available.

The 6 RMI citizens that will come on the 'one time' offer via ATI flight to Kwaj later this month? These are much needed medical professionals i.e doctor and nurses for the Ebeye hospital. All will undergo the protocols mentioned above.

These are unprecedented times. We need to adjust and find ways to return our citizens back in the most safest and responsible manner. As leaders elected (govt or traditional) ewor ad morale obligation non armej ro ad that are stranded as well, and that includes ensuring their safety and mental wellbeing, and to provide unbiased and scientific information. To intentionally mislead without seeking and stating facts is morally irresponsible and unbecoming of someone of that stature.

Repatriation of our 300+ stranded citizens abroad is NOT impossible. It can be done responsibly and safely but only with clear and mandatory protocols.

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National Disaster Management Office

3 days ago

ATTENTION! Nan kajimwe melele ko rej ajeeded ke ilo August 12-14 EJJELOK LOCK DOWN Practice nan Public, kem ilo National Emergency Operation Center eo im MoHHS konaan wot lewaj jimwe in melele in ke EJJAB MOOL men in ke enaj owr LOCKDOWN. Full Scale Exercise ne ilo raan kane ej an kien eo im ro renaj respond nan COVID19 ne enaj itok nan aelon in. EJJAB NAN PUBLIC. Komool im nan melele rellap lok, jouj im calle tok NDMO ilo 625 6366 ak MoHHS ilo 625 3632

ATTENTION! The National Emergency Operation Center and MOHHS would like clear some misunderstanding in the public on the mention of a LOCK DOWN practice on August 12-14 that is NOT TRUE. THe FULL SCALE Exercise is just a drill for responders and key officials that will handle a COVID19 case if it reaches the RMI. NOT A LOCK DOWN for the public. Thank you and for more information, call the NDMO at 625-6366 or MOHHS at 625-3632 ... See MoreSee Less