Cook Islanders are well known for being kind and generous hosts. The people who arrived nearly a week ago are our own anau. Lets be kind and generous to them too, and to those arriving tomorrow.

Category Quarantine Order issued for all persons arriving to the Cook Islands on 11 September 2020 (aircraft).

A Rarotonga family has been ordered into compulsory supervised quarantine after the head of the family had unauthorised close contact with one of the people who returned from New Zealand on Friday.

It is with great sadness and a very heavy heart that I advise of the passing of our much-loved Dr Joe Williams MBChB, MPH, QSM, QSO.

Returning Cook Islanders and residents booked on the flight arriving this afternoon, must meet a number of strict conditions, including a negative test for COVID-19 and having an approved place to stay during their 14 days supervised quarantine.

Those arriving on the flight from Auckland on Friday 4th September, must have tested negative for COVID-19 before boarding, and undergo supervised quarantine in their pre-approved residence for 14 days in Rarotonga.

The Secretary of Health hereby issues a category quarantine order, in respect of all persons arriving in the Cook Islands on Friday 04 September 2020.