Health
Island wide clean up to avoid dengue outbreak
Thursday 27 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is anticipating a possible dengue outbreak following a week of extreme weather that caused flash flooding and damages to properties especially in the coastal areas of Rarotonga.
Government to provide KF94 masks to residents
Wednesday 26 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
Dr Tukuitonga said: “Upgraded masks and limits on gatherings is good, and boosters for adults is very important. I note that only 70 per cent of the (eligible) population have had their boosters and it is critical that the boosters are promoted as soon as possible. I’m not sure where you are with vaccinations for 5 to 11-year-olds but children are susceptible to Omicron.
Eel behind recent ciguatera cases
Tuesday 25 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
There have been two recent cases of ciguatera in Rarotonga – both diagnosed after people consumed eel.
Omicron threat looms
Tuesday 25 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
A recent closed-door meeting between Te Marae Ora and leading agencies reveal the government will not be able to control Omicron when it hits the Cook Islands.
Additional health measures in wake of Omicron community cases in NZ
Monday 24 January 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
Additional public health measures have been included in the Cook Islands Covid-19 Safe Framework following the announcement of community transmission of the Omicron Covid-19 variant in New Zealand.
‘We should anticipate widespread infection’
Friday 21 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
Government plans to keep the international border open and anticipate Omicron’s arrival as New Zealand ramps up preparation to tackle potentially thousands of cases of the latest Covid-19 variant in the community.
Unvaxed returns negative tests
Thursday 20 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Close to 30 unvaccinated individuals have arrived into the country since the border reopening on Thursday last week.
Rapid Antigen Tests to cost $10 from Monday
Thursday 20 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has set the rate for the Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) for local residents and visitors heading to the Pa Enua from Monday, January 24.
Assessing hospital health services
Monday 17 January 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
With the opening of the Cook Islands air border on Thursday last week, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has revised public access to Hospital Health Services “in a manner that is safe for you, for other members of our community and for health care workers”.
Ngatangiia’s 60+ residents celebrate the New Year
Wednesday 12 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
To celebrate the New Year in style, 120 residents in the village of Ngatangiia aged 60 and over, enjoyed a night of entertainment and tropical island kaikai last Friday night.
Matavera Kumiti Oire donates face masks to village churches
Wednesday 12 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
The Matavera Kumiti Oire (Matavera Disaster Risk Management Puna) have donated packs of disposable face masks to the five churches in the village to assist with the new regulations that come into effect when the international borders reopen tomorrow.
Vaccine certificate delay "frustrating"
Tuesday 11 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Extensive and frustrating delays marred the issuing of the free vaccination certificates at the National Auditorium Domes yesterday morning right through to the afternoon.
No medical exemption for unvaxed visitors: TMO
Monday 10 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health (TMO) have said no medical exemptions will be given for unvaxed visitors, laying down grounds for unvaccinated tourists and Cook Islanders when the country’s border reopens this Thursday.
Ministry of Health to issue free vax certificates
Saturday 8 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
From Monday January 10, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health will be issuing free vaccination certificates at the National Auditorium in Tupapa.
Public health measures ‘Ambiguous and unclear’
Saturday 8 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
A leading retailer has taken exception to new public health measures restricting the movement of people.
Govt announces new health measures
Friday 7 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
New public health measures restricting the movement of people will come into effect on Thursday, January 13, when the country’s border reopens to Kiwi visitors.
Training on how to perform Covid-19 tests underway
Friday 7 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Tourism operators, private and public service sectors have started training on how to perform Rapid Antigen Tests (R.A.T) for Covid-19, in preparation for the opening of the borders next week on January 13.
Reduced health clinics when border reopens
Thursday 6 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
In preparation for the reopening of the border next week Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health have released a series of new rules, regulations, and information to keep the public informed of the health measures and general public guidelines designed to keep the community safe.
Survey planned to gauge number of dyslexic kids
Thursday 6 January 2022 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
After a humble start in 2021, the Cook Islands Dyslexia Society Incorporated plans to take giant strides in a bid to raise awareness by coming out with a survey which aims to see just how many dyslexic children live in the Cook Islands.
First baby of 2022 born at Rarotonga hospital
Wednesday 5 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Rarotonga’s first baby born in 2022 has arrived to proud and happy parents Sevarna Ngatamariki and Ngatokorua Tonorio.
