Health
Fisher emphasises correct use of defibrillator
Tuesday 7 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
Recognising the important of both CPR and Automated External Defibrillators (AED) has been emphasised by the Water Safety Cook Islands president Brent Fisher.
Cooking programme encourages healthy living
Friday 3 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
A cooking programme centered around healthy nutritious meals started yesterday with the hope of taking a few steps forward in raising a happy and healthy population.
Two hospitalised as RSV cases rise to 14
Thursday 2 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
With temperatures dropping and the Respiratory syncytial virus making its way around the island, the urge for flu vaccinations has increased, with many members of the public flocking to the vaccination stations to get their shots.
Unvaccinated guests now unwelcome at Rarotongan
Wednesday 1 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
One of the Cook Islands’ largest resorts, The Rarotongan will now only accept fully vaccinated guests, says its managing director Tata Crocombe.
Highly contagious RSV on the rise in Rarotonga
Monday 30 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Seven more cases of the Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been reported by Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health, bringing the total number to nine, Caleb Fotheringham reports.
Cabinet to decide today on alert level change
Monday 30 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands Cabinet will decide on Monday whether to extend or ease the current Alert Level 2, which has halted inbound passenger flights for two weeks so far.
"Highly contagious" respiratory virus recorded as public encouraged to get flu jabs
Friday 27 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has confirmed in Rarotonga two cases of Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) - a highly contagious virus with ‘cold and Covid-like symptoms’ that infects the lungs and breathing passages.
‘Delta scare’ gets people tagging in
Friday 27 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
The number of people tagging in has increased dramatically after the re-emergence of Covid-19 in New Zealand, says the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce.
Taking health service to villages
Thursday 26 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Sixty women attended the breast and health check evening on Tuesday at the Avana Sunday School in Ngatangiia.
TMO track down persons of interest
Wednesday 25 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
Police, Secretary of Health Bob Williams and Te Marae Ora staff have attended a Covid-19 related compliance incident but are reluctant to provide specific details.
‘Spend money here instead of sitting at home’ - Visitors extend stay
Wednesday 25 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
Kiwi tourists Yusuke Inui and Chane Berghorst have put Covid-19 blues behind them with an extended break on Rarotonga.
Two families in quarantine
Tuesday 24 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Following the contract tracing and testing of Kiwi visitors, two separate groups have been placed in managed isolation and quarantine at Edgewater Resort and Spa.
Over 96 per cent of eligible population fully vaccinated
Tuesday 24 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has completed its Covid-19 national vaccination programme, with 96.7 per cent of the population fully vaccinated.
Alert Level 4 extended for NZ until midnight next Tuesday. Cook Islands remains Covid-19 free.
Monday 23 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
With Covid-19 community cases climbing in NZ, the Cook Islands remains at Alert Level 2 with a halt on incoming passenger air travel until at least Friday.
Repatriation of residents in NZ on the cards, government says
Saturday 21 August 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands Cabinet will this weekend decide whether or not to extend the current Alert Level 2 status as well as continued suspension of inwards flight arrivals.
Contact tracing facilities a must at social events
Friday 20 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
The organiser or host of any indoor or outdoor events or social gatherings, which will have 10 or more people in attendance, must notify Te Marae Ora Health Ministry of their event prior to the event taking place.
'We are ready' - Government says it's prepared for Covid-19 outbreak
Friday 20 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health reassures people they are ready to handle a Covid-19 outbreak after a New Zealand-based medical expert said the country would not be able to handle the virus.
More negative tests, Covid-19 testing criteria to be reviewed
Thursday 19 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has updated its Covid-19 testing criteria after the list of locations of interest in Auckland was expanded on Wednesday.
Cook Islands responds as Covid-19 outbreak in NZ grows
Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Passengers who arrived in Rarotonga after August 11 queued on Tuesday to get tested at Constitution Park for Covid-19 - as the Ministry of Health try to test 1500 people in 72 hours.
Covid-19 Alert Level 2 - What you need to know
Tuesday 17 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands has shifted into Covid-19 Alert Level 2. Here is what you need to know.
