Health
Covid-19 pandemic near end in Rarotonga says health boss
Friday 6 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Health secretary Bob Williams says the Covid-19 pandemic is all but over in Rarotonga, after daily case numbers dipped to single figures.
Covid-19 hits young more frequently than others
Thursday 5 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Youths between the age of 10 to 19 have been the most common group to catch Covid-19 in the Cook Islands.
Aitutaki Covid-19 related death not TMO’s fault: PM
Monday 2 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands first Covid-19 related death was not a failure of Te Marae Ora (TMO) says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Information on alleged Covid-19 breach scarce
Wednesday 27 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands News understands Te Marae Ora is investigating a breach involving a positive case tested at Rarotonga, who boarded a flight to Aitutaki on Friday.
Covid-19 numbers drop for Rarotonga
Wednesday 27 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Daily Covid-19 numbers in Rarotonga and Aitutaki plummeted over the weekend.
TMO investigating alleged Covid-19 incident
Tuesday 26 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
Allegations of a breach by a positive Covid-19 case are being investigated by Te Marae Ora.
‘Tragedy’ as Cooks record first Covid death
Tuesday 26 April 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
The Ministry of Health and the Prime Minister have confirmed a 63-year-old woman with underlying health conditions died on the way to hospital on the island of Aitutaki just before midnight on Friday.
First Covid-related death recorded in Cook Islands
Saturday 23 April 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands had recorded its first Covid-19 related death.
Covid requirements ‘will be relaxed as cases decline’
Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
The daily Covid-19 case numbers continue to decline in Rarotonga and Aitutaki, and the health secretary Bob Williams is hinting at further relaxations of restrictions.
Health staff ‘mobilised’ as Covid-19 makes its way through Pa Enua
Wednesday 20 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
As Covid-19 makes its way through the Pa Enua, Cook Islands Secretary of Health Bob Williams says Te Marae Ora (TMO) staff have been mobilised.
Covid-19 cases cross 4000 mark
Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
The Covid-19 cases have crossed 4000 mark following a slight increase in Aitutaki over the Easter long weekend.
Health clinics to operate on reduced hours
Thursday 14 April 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
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.
Covid-19 testing available during Easter weekend
Wednesday 13 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Testing stations for Covid-19 will remain open over the Easter break, as Te Marae Ora reports a “flattening of the curve”.
Rise in isolation breaches raise concern
Wednesday 13 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Police say they are continuing to get reports of isolation breaches but so far nobody has been convicted.
‘Covid-19 will be with us forever in some variant’
Tuesday 12 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
As Covid-19 case numbers in Rarotonga begin to “level off”, a public health advisor is warning that the disease could become “part of the burden of illnesses” forever.
Free health checks available
Wednesday 6 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Screening sessions for non-communicable diseases will be held today as part of World Health Day.
Changes to public health assistance
Wednesday 6 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora public health team members have not escaped Covid-19 infections and as a result a number are currently isolating.
New high Covid-19 case count: TMO staff ‘being really pushed’
Wednesday 6 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands has recorded its busiest day for Covid-19 with 189 cases recorded on Monday.
Health ministry wary of influenza cases
Tuesday 5 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Health authorities are preparing for a likely spike in influenza cases not long after Covid-19 numbers peak.
Health resources stretched, staff working 12-hour days
Tuesday 5 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health staff are working 12-hour days and calling in Pa Enua personnel for support as resources are stretched.