Another round of Covid-19 vaccination roll-out

The Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health vaccination team will be back in action this Saturday for those who have missed out on Covid-19 vaccine.

In a statement, Te Marae Ora said: “Anyone on Rarotonga who is yet to have their second dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccination, or who has recently turned 12 or who has decided they want to be vaccinated is welcome to come to the social centre between 8am and 4pm. Registrations and transport to and from the hospital will be provided.”

To ensure the health ministry have enough stock of the vaccine on hand, anyone wishing to be vaccinated could call Haumata Hosking on 22664 or email her haumata.hosking@cookislands.gov.ck to register.

The youth (12–15-year-olds) of Mangaia are the last ones in the Southern Group to get their second dose which is scheduled for November 24.

Secretary of Health Bob Williams said: “I want to again thank everyone who has chosen to be vaccinated. You are providing invaluable protection against this virus for yourself, your family, your friends and the community, meitaki maata.”