Health
‘Empowerment retreat’ for 300 Health staff
Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
This weekend about 300 Te Marae Ora staff will attend an empowerment retreat at the Edgewater Resort.
Covid-19 vaccination of entire country by end of July, government says
Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands residents can expect to receive their first dosage of the Covid-19 vaccine next week under a government plan unveiled yesterday.
Covid risk ‘low’, border controls vital, doctor says
Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands’ border controls are the most important aspect in Covid protection, followed by vaccination, says one of New Zealand’s leading surgeons.
World Health Organisation assisting with mystery virus
Saturday 8 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
Regional health experts have been called in to support Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health with a mystery virus circulating in Rarotonga.
Dengue reaches Mangaia
Friday 7 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Dengue has now spread to three of the Pa Enua – Mauke, Aitutaki and the latest island Mangaia, according to a dengue report published on Tuesday. All three islands have one probable case of type-two-dengue.
Village health clinics to close as government prepares for vaccination rollout
Thursday 6 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Most puna clinics will close for about 10 weeks from May 10 for staff to assist with the vaccine rollout, says Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health (TMO).
Get vaccine to protect others: Dr Maoate
Wednesday 5 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Young Cook Islanders are being urged to get the Covid-19 vaccine to help protect their mama, papa, aunties and uncles.
Mystery virus raising alarm
Wednesday 5 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
As a mystery virus continues to baffle public health officials, residents are expressing concern over Government’s response.
Concerns over border opening
Tuesday 4 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
The May 16 two-way quarantine free travel announcement brings mixed feelings; people are pleased that businesses will receive the much-needed boost but are concerned it’s putting the health of Cook Islanders on the line.
NZ officials assisting with travel bubble preparation
Thursday 29 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
Preparations for a travel bubble with New Zealand are continuing and Prime Minister Mark Brown says Government is continuing its work to be ready by the beginning of next month.
Covid-19 alert level system linked to NZ
Wednesday 28 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
Prime Minster Mark Brown says the country is tracking well to prepare for a potential travel bubble with Aotearoa as the country’s Covid-19 alert system is overhauled to align it with New Zealand’s.
Health ministry monitoring mysterious virus
Friday 23 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
An unidentified virus is spreading amongst residents, while the dengue outbreak continues to also put stress on the healthcare system with increased hospitalisations.
Government receives $20m from NZ for Covid-19 economic response
Thursday 22 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands government has confirmed $20 million it received from their New Zealand counterpart will go towards the Covid-19 Economic Response Plan (ERP).
Working together to keep us Covid-safe
Monday 19 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
The Cook Islands Red Cross Society has signed an important memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Cook Islands Ministry of Health as both organisations face the fresh challenges that the Covid-19 pandemic brings to the country.
Covid-19 tracing app available for download
Saturday 17 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health
The Cook Islands contact tracing app is now available for download for residents with a smartphone.
Questions over health recruits
Wednesday 14 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
Reports of issues with recruiting overseas health specialists to help alleviate a staffing shortage at the Ministry of Health is raising concerns over the country’s Covid-19 health preparedness in advance of a potential two-way travel bubble with New Zealand.
Govt must reveal Covid-19 vaccine details: Opposition
Tuesday 13 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
People need reassurance on the Covid-19 vaccine and exactly when it will begin rolling out, says the Opposition party.
Covid mass testing lab won't be ready when country 'opens for business'
Saturday 10 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Health, In Depth, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown's date for a two-way travel bubble on May 1 will come before the country has a rapid Covid-19 testing system.
Covid-19 tracing app ready by end of April, Chamber of Commerce says
Saturday 10 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
While Prime Minister Mark Brown’s government says the Cook Islands will be “open for business” by May 1, the Chamber of Commerce says the long awaited and required contact tracing app will be ready for download well before then.
Dengue suspected in Aitutaki
Saturday 3 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, Outer Islands
Cases of the virus are now suspected in two outer islands while an outbreak continues to grow on Rarotonga.
