Teinatangi Ringi

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.

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.

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.

Public Health Law Reform

Te Marae Ora is holding open consultation sessions this month for members of the public who want to have their say on the current public health law reform process.

Global Fund Vehicle Purchase

Te Marae Ora would like to acknowledge the United Nations Development Programme and Global Fund for their support in purchasing a vehicle for the ministry’s HIV/TB programme.

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