We are 19 days into the second 30 days of Operation Namu26. As of Thursday 26 March 2026, again only Rarotonga and Aitutaki recorded positive dengue cases over the last 7 days. Aitutaki last recorded one positive case on Thursday 20 March and Rarotonga still accounting for most of the cases, a total of 15 cases since Friday 21 March 2026. A total of 19 actives cases remain as of Thursday 26 March and no hospital admission for the last three weeks.
Atiu remains with no recorded case for 6 weeks, Mauke with no case for 4 weeks and Mangaia going into the 3rd week with no recorded case.
Peri-focal spraying and larvae surveillance continues including slashing of overgrown lands and clearance of drainage and streams on Rarotonga continues. The Tutaka Program is set for the 13 – 24 April 2026.
The IMS (Incident Management System) meeting in person and virtually is suspended and updates will be provided by email and TMO media platforms.
Dengue pack distribution
As of Thursday 26 March 2026, Cook Islands Red Cross Society distributed 206 packs:
| Island | Packs distributed |
| Rarotonga | 159 |
| Aitutaki | 31 |
| Mangaia | 8 |
| Mauke | 5 |
| Atiu | 3 |
ENDS