Health
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.
‘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).
