The Health Clinics of Rarotonga and Aitutaki will be operating on reduced hours this long weekend, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health said in a statement.

In Rarotonga, they will all be open from 8am to 12 noon Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, resuming to normal operating hours on Tuesday.

In Aitutaki, the Covid Operation Centre will be open from 8am to 4pm on Good Friday, 2-8pm on Saturday, and 8am to 8pm on Sunday and Monday.

Te Marae Ora will also be offering all eligible 16- and 17-year-olds in Rarotonga and Aitutaki the opportunity to get their third/booster shot in the coming week.

To be eligible these teens must have had their second dose at least six months ago.

Te Marae Ora is checking their records and will be contacting all those who are eligible this week.

“However, if you are aware of any 16- and 17-year old’s who have had their first and/or second dose in New Zealand or elsewhere at least six months ago please encourage them to come along for their third/booster dose,” the statement said.

The vaccination clinic will be set up at the National Auditorium in Rarotonga this Saturday from 8am to 4pm.

On Tuesday next week, the vaccination team will be operating out of Aitutaki Hospital between from 8am to 4pm.

Te Marae Ora will be extending the roll-out to include anyone 12 years and over who wishes to continue or begin their Covid-19 vaccinations, that is, doses one, two and the booster (third) dose will be available at the locations and times stated above.