Health
Second breach
Monday 14 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
A Rarotonga woman has been ordered into compulsory supervised quarantine after receiving two packets of cigarettes from her nephew, a returning Cook Islander who arrived on Friday’s flight.
Calls for regular updates
Thursday 10 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
Opposition health spokesperson Sel Napa has jumped to the defence of the punas who she says are not receiving important quarantine information.
Covid-19 contact tracing needs financial boost
Thursday 10 September 2020 | Published in Health
The Private Sector Taskforce is seeking additional Government funding to continue the rollout of its Covid-19 contact tracing system.
Dengue bites again in Pukapuka
Wednesday 9 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Pukapuka residents are being urged to continue eradicating mosquito breeding and resting sites after another confirmed type two dengue case on the island.
Family forced into 14-day quarantine after breach
Monday 7 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
A Rarotonga man had unauthorised close contact with one of the people who returned from New Zealand on Friday.
Water dosing 'trials' starts
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
The government says poly aluminium chloride trials for the next six months will allow for making better-informed decisions about the future of Rarotonga’s public water supply, but opponents say proceeding with the trial is irresponsible.
Returnees begin 14-day quarantine
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health
Sixty-six returnees stepped off Air New Zealand flight 946 from Auckland yesterday afternoon but there were no eis or ei katus. Emmanuel Samoglou was there.
Passengers still waiting for results
Friday 4 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
Exactly how many passengers will be on board the flight from Auckland this afternoon remains unknown after only half of the compulsory Covid-19 test results returned negative, while others were still waiting.
Family members of returnees 'must' quarantine
Wednesday 2 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health
Sixty returnees are expected on this Friday’s Air New Zealand flight from Auckland.
'Over the moon': Border controls loosened for returning residents
Monday 31 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Health
Government agrees to let Cook Islanders and permit holders return from Auckland to Rarotonga, under strict conditions.
Te Marae Ora advises those stranded in NZ
Friday 28 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The Government will not be rushed into opening a quarantine facility in Auckland, says a spokesperson. Jaewynn McKay said the safety of Cook Islanders remained the top priority, with a ban on inwards travel.
Dengue bites in Pa Enua
Friday 28 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Blood tests have been sent to New Zealand to confirm whether island faces outbreak.
Vaccine promised to Pacific
Tuesday 25 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Australia vows to share with ‘our family in the Pacific’.
Breast checks how-to clinics
Monday 24 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Sessions starting tomorrow will coach women on how to check for breast cancers.
New rash of chickenpox cases widens
Saturday 22 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Cook Islands does not immunise against chickenpox, unlike New Zealand and other countries.
Rash of chickenpox case
Friday 21 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Some children kept home to protect baby siblings, as chickenpox hits Takitumu school.
Contact-tracing 'crucial' as Covid threatens the Cooks
Thursday 20 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
There is debate about making the CookSafe contact tracing system mandatory for organisations, as New Zealand imposes a legal requirement on businesses to offer the safety service.
Covid in NZ: 'Pray for Dr Joe'
Wednesday 19 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
* ‘Absolutely correct’ to close border until NZ gets Covid-19 under control – leading surgeon * New Covid case in Auckland: Managed isolation hotel worker attended two Cook Islands church services
Dengue risk downgraded in Cooks
Tuesday 18 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
Te Marae Ora expresses cautious optimism as dengue reports slow to a halt – but public health staff will remain on high alert.
Sick people warned, get care sooner
Tuesday 18 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Secretary of Health issues forthright message, after three medical emergency flights in past week.
