Health
Tracking a pathogen
Saturday 7 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
A trail of Covid-19 contacts from Italy to New Zealand to Cook Islands provides a textbook example of international cooperation in tracing the virus.
Airline error let in banned tourist
Friday 6 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
A European traveller who had been through coronavirus-stricken Italy was allowed to travel on to Rarotonga, after a mistake at the Auckland airport check-in counter.
Pacific teams up to battle Covid-19
Friday 6 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Cook Islands is sending nose and mouth swab tests to New Zealand for advanced testing.
Two banned travellers quarantined
Thursday 5 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
New Zealand is sending a rapid response medical team to Cook Islands to help respond to the Covid-19 coronavirus.
Run on masks, sanitiser
Wednesday 4 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
CITC says customers shouldn’t panic at not being able to buy any hand sanitiser, amid scenes of reported pandemonium in other countries as coronavirus draws nearer.
Amid coronavirus hype, schools get hit by dengue
Tuesday 3 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Parents and sufferers concerned at ‘lack of urgency’ in responding to dengue.
Coronavirus response: 'People not money'
Tuesday 3 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
This is not about tourism revenues, this is not about race, this is about the health of residents of this little Pacific paradise, says the government.
Cruise ships to Pa Enua banned
Monday 2 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Locals expressed alarm as passengers from luxury cruise liner MSC Magnifica were transported to Rarotonga hospital yesterday.
To Tatou Vai staff won't drink untreated water
Saturday 29 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Using chlorine to disinfect Rarotonga’s drinking water has the support of the incoming chief executive officer of To Tatou Vai.
Travel ban hits Raro workers
Saturday 29 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Local designer Mark Serito and a workmate were made to board a flight back to the Philippines last night.
New travel bans stop locals returning home
Friday 28 February 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Mark Serito was airborne over the Pacific last night, returning to his family in Cook Islands, when the Covid-19 travel ban was extended to 16 countries.
Health u-bend on faeces samples
Wednesday 26 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Unsafe food practices happening all over the islands, chefs’ representative warns.
Cruise ships 'safe'
Tuesday 25 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
The national tourism body has assured public that “due diligence is carried out” when cruise ship passengers enter the country.
Youngsters getting hooked on booze – expert
Friday 21 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
The Alcoholics Anonymous group is getting increased participation, amid fears about the impact of alcohol on young and old.
Food hygiene scores on the doors
Thursday 20 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
There are new calls by the hospitality industry to take food safety and hygiene seriously.
Chemical water trial is 'lawful'
Wednesday 19 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Government-owned water authority To Tatou Vai is pressing ahead with turning on the taps in trials of the new waterworks, even though the environmental impact of a new chemical has not yet been fully assessed.
'No borders for infectious diseases'
Monday 17 February 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Health
Call for World Health Organisation to be allowed free movement into Asia-Pacific countries to combat fast-spreading virus.
New dengue cases detected last month
Tuesday 11 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Eleven probable cases of dengue were reported last month, which is an increase from six cases in December, 2019, said the Ministry of Health.
Ban on China arrivals as coronavirus death toll increases
Wednesday 5 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
Cook Islander who escaped China coronavirus lockdown applauds travel restrictions.
Rush on face masks as Cook Is officials warn of virus danger
Saturday 1 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
Front desk staff at Rarotonga Hospital are now wearing face masks, despite senior doctors expressing concerns they might achieve little more than provoking undue public concern.
