RSV cases dropping, doctor says

Pago Pago, AMERICN SAMOA — A local pediatrician  says the number of children getting the respiratory condition, RSV, is dropping.

The increase in Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV cases among children had beeen noticeable since the beginning of June and resulted in daycare centres closing last month.

LBJ's Dr Chris Aguilera said he was pleased there have been no fatalities from the virus.

"So far, what we can see the trend is coming down. It's still on the island but it's way better comparing the numbers today compared to the past weeks," Dr Aguilera said.

He said he was expecting daycares to reopen soon, perhaps as early as Wednesday (today).