Health
Only a matter of time before full vaccination required to travel, health secretary says
Tuesday 15 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
“Read the writing on the wall,” says the Cook Islands Secretary of Health, cautioning people if they don’t get vaccinated against Covid-19 they probably won’t be able to travel overseas.
4252 residents fully vaccinated
Monday 14 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
For Cook Islanders who missed their first Covid-19 shot, a separate vaccination programme is being finalised but if people miss out this time there is no guarantee they will be able to get the vaccine.
$500 for lying about Covid
Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, Health
A Cook Islands man with a historical Covid-19 test charged with making a false declaration on a travel document gets slap on the wrist fine and name suppression.
Vaccination appointment slipup leads to ministry apology
Thursday 10 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Te Marea Ora Ministry of Health has asked those waiting for their second Covid-19 vaccination to refer to a schedule on the Ministry’s Facebook page to confirm appointment times.
Steady start to round two of Covid-19 vaccinations
Wednesday 9 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
As of Tuesday evening, 618 Rarotonga residents had received their second dose of the Pfizer vaccine at Rarotonga hospital
Cook Islands detects first positive Covid-19 case
Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
(UPDATE - This case was deemed a historical case of Covid-19 and is not being classified as an active positive case). A Cook Islands man who has been on holiday in Rarotonga since May 21, 2021 has tested positive for Covid-19, after requesting to be swabbed Friday evening. The alert level remains unchanged and the risk to public remains low, government says.
Over 90 per cent of Aitutaki’s eligible population vaccinated
Thursday 3 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National, Outer Islands
The island of Aitutaki has taken heed of the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccination programme with a total of 1158 or 90.5 per cent of the eligible population vaccinated within three days.
Residents not keen on vaccine feel pressured to take Covid jab
Wednesday 2 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
A number of Rarotonga residents who have chosen not to take the Covid-19 vaccine say they have faced pressure by family and friends to get vaccinated.
Rarotonga vaccination exceeds registered eligible population
Monday 31 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
After a successful rollout of the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine in Rarotonga, the vaccination programme moves to the Pa Enua, starting with Aitutaki on Monday.
PM gets his first Pfizer jab
Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
“It was painless and efficient” commented Prime Minister Mark Brown after receiving his first dose of the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine yesterday afternoon at the Rarotonga Hospital.
Victoria outbreak poses little risk to Cooks, government says
Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
Local health officials say the growing Covid-19 outbreak in Victoria poses little threat to the Cook Islands, but as a precautionary measure extra screening procedures will be in place for upcoming flights.
Aircrew exempted from 14-day stay requirement
Friday 28 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Aircrew flying to Australia don’t have to spend 14-days in New Zealand before coming to Rarotonga.
Vaccine rollout paused as officials await next shipment
Thursday 27 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Government says over 7000 people living in Rarotonga have received their first dose of the Pfizer Covid vaccine.
4000-plus vaccinated
Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
More than 4300 Rarotonga residents have received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Self-care is essential to prevent burnout
Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
The Ngatangiia Wave Church hosted Dr Evangelene Wong on Saturday last week for a ‘Women and Wellbeing’ seminar and workshop.
Vaccine supply low, new shipment expected to arrive today
Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora health ministry is running out of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine doses following an overwhelming response from the public.
Dengue ‘under control’, government says
Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health says dengue is being brought under control in Rarotonga, yet questions remain over the ministry’s handling of the ongoing outbreak.
Almost 1500 people vaccinated
Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health administered 662 Pfizer Covid-19 vaccinations on Tuesday and 763 yesterday.
Residents say vaccine rollout well organised
Wednesday 19 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
After the first full day of government's vaccination rollout, residents are describing the process as thoroughly-planned and efficient.
30 receive Covid-19 jabs
Tuesday 18 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
Secretary of Health Bob Williams became the first Cook Islands resident in Rarotonga to receive the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine after the first batch arrived in the country Monday afternoon.
