Health
Cooks’ first Covid-19 case leaves isolation
Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
The active number of Covid-19 cases in Rarotonga now stands at seven after the first positive case finished her 10-day isolation period this week.
Health to review measures
Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
With total number of Covid-19 cases up to eight as of 6pm last night, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is set to review its current measures to reduce quarantine time for close contacts in the country.
Two more Covid cases confirmed
Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands’ Covid-19 cases have moved from four to six as two more people were confirmed to be infected with the virus on Monday evening.
Social way of life ‘not good for Omicron’: Health expert
Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Pacific cultures social way of life could be part of the reason for the high number of Omicron cases in New Zealand, says a leading regional health expert.
No new Covid-19 cases reported
Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
There were no new Covid-19 cases recorded over the weekend with over 1000 tests carried out last week returning negative, except the four positive cases.
Covid-19: Cooks record fourth community case
Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health yesterday recorded the country’s fourth Covid-19 community case at the Rarotonga airport testing facility.
Covid-19: Fourth case recorded
Thursday 17 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands has recorded its fourth Covid-19 case, says a statement from Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.
Covid-19: Close contacts test positive, may not be 'very infectious' - Baker
Thursday 17 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands Covid-19 count has moved from one to three after close contacts of the country’s first community case returned positive.
Close Contacts of Original Case Test Positive
Wednesday 16 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
Health Ministry Te Marae Ora (TMO) has confirmed that the two travelling companions (close contacts) of the case first confirmed on Sunday 13 February, have tested positive for Covid-19.
Authorities explain delay in Covid-19 announcement
Wednesday 16 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
The Prime Minister and Secretary of Health say they were waiting for more information before they made the public announcement that a visitor tested positive to Covid-19.
Covid tests come back negative
Wednesday 16 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
All 424 Covid-19 tests on Monday have come back negative but the virus could still be spreading in the community, says the Secretary of Health.
Drive through testing to continue today
Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
The drive through testing station down at Terevete park will continue today for anyone displaying Covid-19 symptoms.
New mental health facility to cost $1m
Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
Rarotonga’s long-awaited mental health facility is set to cost $1 million.
No further Covid-19 cases from over 300 tests
Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
No further Covid-19 cases have been detected in Rarotonga from over 300 tests carried out at the Terevete Park testing station yesterday.
Locations of interest
Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
The Ministry of health have announced the following locations of interest which includes a number of bars and nightclubs, eateries, a bank and supermarket.
Cook Islands records first Covid-19 community case
Sunday 13 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
A New Zealand visitor who arrived into the Cook Islands this week has tested positive for Covid-19 early today.
Omicron threat: Locations of interest
Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Following on from Prime Minister Mark Brown’s statement earlier today, Te Marae Ora can confirm PCR COVID-19 tests have been carried out on 31 potential close contacts.
45 percent vaccine certificates distributed
Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Less than half of vaccine certificates have been distributed but a big number have just not been picked up, says a statemen from Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health.
Potential costs for unvaccinated facing medical emergency
Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Unvaccinated people aged over 18 needing to go to New Zealand for medical reasons may have to cover the cost of their own chartered plane, says Secretary of Health Bob Williams.
Ministry of Health receives Japan and UNICEF Donation
Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora have received two 4x4 vehicles and motor vehicle accessories thanks to the Government of Japan and United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF).
