Face Mask Protocol and Guidance
Protocol and guidance on the use of face masks, where it is required and what to consider when selecting a face mask, how to wear (put on and take off), store, wash, and make a face mask.
December 31, 2020
2020
Top 10 Public Health Tips
Health ministry Te Marae Ora has released 10 simple and effective public health measures to help guide the public protect themselves and their families and communities. From this week you will find the attached poster in public spots around the island
November 20, 2020
Being thankful, kind, and compassionate
I wish to extend our appreciation to the two casual contacts who returned last Friday. What I appreciate most about these two young people, has been their courage to be honest regarding their movements in Auckland in the week prior to travel. Their actions have helped protect the people of the Cook Islands and we must be thankful.
November 16, 2020
November 16, 2020
Precautionary measures taken for today’s arrivals
Two arriving passengers were identified as having visited one of the venues that the recently identified COVID-19 case in Auckland had visited. They have been placed in supervised quarantine as a precautionary measure alongside a third passenger who was seated beside one of the casual contacts.
November 13, 2020
November 13, 2020
Public Notice – Epsom salts (Magnesium Sulphate)
Public notice about the risk to health of ingesting Epsom salts (Magnesium Sulphate).
November 13, 2020
Exercise extreme caution with Epsom salts
Epsom salts should not be taken without a medical doctor’s advice. Many of our people have NCDs, like heart disease and diabetes and should not stop taking their medicines unless directed by their doctor. Those who are promoting this Epsom salt solution need to cease this action immediately.
November 12, 2020
Strengthening our preparedness, readiness and response plans and maintaining vigilance
We continue to learn more about this virus every day. The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 is adept and stealthy. And even though the risk is low there will always be the possibility it will get here and by the time we realise it is here it will have spread if public health measures are not practiced now
November 6, 2020
Dengue Outbreak Over
The dengue outbreak in the Cook Islands is now officially over. There have been no confirmed cases reported since early September, with only two probable cases reported in the six weeks from mid-September to the end of October.
November 6, 2020
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