Health
"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.
Auckland Covid-19 community case may affect some NZ travellers to Cooks
Monday 16 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Local officials are monitoring the situation in New Zealand, where officials have reported a new Covid-19 community case in Auckland.
Health ministry declares dengue outbreak over
Monday 16 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
After hundreds of infections and over six months of fighting the mosquito-borne illness, the dengue outbreak in the Cook Islands has been declared officially over by local health authorities.
Students take journey of creative expression
Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
A visiting artist from New Zealand has dedicated her three month stay to promoting the improvement of long term mental health - starting with a school on Rarotonga.
Buzz off: Cooks set to exit dengue outbreak
Saturday 7 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands has not had a dengue case for close to three weeks and a spokesperson from the Health ministry says it’s likely by the end of next week the outbreak will be declared over.
Health ministry is considering vaccinating children aged 12 to 15 with Pfizer
Monday 2 August 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
After vaccinating more than 90 per cent of Cook Islands’ eligible population, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is exploring ways to get approval for the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine to be given to 12 to 15-year-olds.
96 per cent fully jabbed
Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
The rollout for the first dose of the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine is complete and the second dose is nearing completion.
