Health
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.
Church to reconsider decision on unvaxed
Wednesday 5 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
A special meeting will be held for the Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Ekalesia this Sunday morning, to discuss if unvaccinated members will be seated outside or inside the church when the borders reopen on January 13.
Man denies multiple MIQ breach charges
Wednesday 29 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
A man has denied breaching managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) on Rarotonga.
'Superb effort': Over 5000 people receive Covid-19 booster jab
Thursday 23 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Since last Friday, and as at 6pm last night, Te Marae Ora vaccination team had administered a total of 5501 vaccination doses.
Personal Protective Equipment to combat dengue
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora’s Public Health department are pleased to have received gear to assist the combat of dengue next year.
Omicron threat: Govt keeping close eye on new Covid variant
Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands is keeping a close watch on developments around the new Covid-19 variant after New Zealand implemented a ‘suite of precautionary measures’ including delaying their border reopening plans in a bid to bolster their defences against Omicron.
Rarotonga doctor obtains new skills
Monday 20 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Health, National
Rarotonga-based doctor Nini Wynn has become the second Pacific-Islands physician to complete a postgraduate diploma in Rural and Provincial Hospital Practice from the University of Otago.
