Health
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.
'Ensuring our island stays safe'
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Fifty per cent of confirmed Covid-19 cases in New Zealand have identified as Pacific Islanders. In Cook Islands, self-isolation, testing and border controls are stopping it arriving here.
Former Cooks prime minister Dr Joe Williams in hospital
Friday 14 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Health
* Air NZ is refusing to fly 41 people from lockdown Auckland to Rarotonga today* Late last night Cook Islands Cabinet announced it was immediately closing the air border to inbound travel* The coronavirus is reaching into the NZ Cook Islands community, infecting a distinguished GP and former leader
Cooks border remains open despite Covid-19 cases in NZ
Wednesday 12 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
For now, Cook Islands’ border will remain open for weekly Friday flight, unless the Covid-19 situation in New Zealand gets worse.
Taking health to the village
Saturday 8 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
In one respect, Covid-19 has been a good thing because it has sped the creation of 10 district health clinics.
Koutu Nui leaders: 'Who will be responsible for Covid deaths?'
Saturday 8 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Setback for government hopes to salvage Cook Islands economy, as traditional leaders say no to tourists.
Most Cook Islanders exempted from quarantine fee
Friday 7 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
Auckland International Airport will be ready to operate a travel bubble between New Zealand and Cook Islands by August 17, if given the go-ahead.
