Health
Former health secretary Dr Herman takes up NZ role
Friday 12 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health
Former Te Marae Ora Cook Islands Ministry of Health Secretary Dr Josephine Aumea Herman (pictured right) has been appointed the Waitematā District Health Board’s Director of Pacific Health.
Regional Covid-19 efforts
Thursday 11 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands and the Pacific Community (SPC) have expressed their confidence in regional Covid-19 efforts.
Chamber waiting on govt approval for tracing app
Thursday 11 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
Along with Covid-19 testing, contact tracing has been identified as a key element for a travel bubble with NZ. Local efforts to develop a robust system are nearing the final stages.
Pfizer preferred Covid-19 vaccine choice for Government
Wednesday 10 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Government is opting for a ‘highly effective’ vaccine to protect Cook Islands people against coronavirus
Dengue symptoms? Call in for advice, health officials say
Tuesday 9 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health
The government says not everyone with dengue symptoms needs to be tested.
Public consultations on Covid-19 vaccine this week
Monday 8 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora health ministry is holding consultation meetings this week to advise people on the government’s plans to roll-out the coronavirus vaccine.
Border to reopen for incoming passengers
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, Health, National
After a week of no returnees, Government will allow incoming passengers on next week’s flights.
Covid-19 tests return negative, but six in isolation
Wednesday 3 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
All of last week’s returnees have returned negative tests, however six individuals have been asked to self-isolate for two weeks after visiting locations of interest in Auckland.
Health worker vacancies to be filled by overseas recruits
Wednesday 3 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Ministry of Health is working on work permits and fulfilling other requirements to bring in expat health professionals to fill local jobs.
Mass spraying campaign to beat dengue resumes
Tuesday 2 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
A break in the weather means Operation Namu’s mosquito spraying to fight dengue fever will resume Tuesday.
Latest: Govt contacting returnees after NZ cases
Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
Government is requesting anyone who may have been in close contact with a returnee from yesterday’s flight from Auckland to contact Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.
Covid-19 vaccine to be ‘voluntary’
Friday 26 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health
The country’s top health official has confirmed the Covid-19 vaccine, when it becomes available, will be given out on a voluntary basis.
Dengue likely to have no effect on potential travel bubble, government says
Monday 22 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Increasing number of confirmed and suspected dengue cases will not affect the timeline of the two-way quarantine free travel with New Zealand.
Improve dengue prevention measures, Opposition MP says
Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
As dengue fever continues to spread around Rarotonga, one Member of Parliament says the government needs to step up efforts to prevent outbreaks to protect public health.
Health facing staff shortage
Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora health ministry is looking for more medical staff to fill vacant positions currently being advertised.
CookSafe ‘better than’ NZ Covid-19 Tracer app
Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
CookSafe is better than New Zealand’s Covid Tracer app because health officials can access data immediately, says Chamber of Commerce chief executive Eve Hayden.
NZ delegation assists with bubble prep
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
A delegation from New Zealand is in Rarotonga assisting with preparations for two-way quarantine-free travel, which officials said could be in place by the end of March.
Dengue cases increase
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
There are now 14 dengue type-2 cases in Rarotonga.
Local Covid-19 tracing app gets Bluetooth upgrade
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Attendees at the Tourism Industry Council meeting on Thursday were frustrated at the lack of information surrounding the opening of the Cook Islands border to New Zealanders.
Mass cleaning to overcome dengue fever
Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
Aimed at halting the current dengue outbreak on Rarotonga, Operation Namu21 continues this week, with the Ministry of Health leading and coordinating a government-wide approach that aims to halt the spread of the mosquito-borne virus.
