With the new national Covid-19 Alert Level System launched 27th April 2021, the following measures are applicable to ALL PERSONS visiting the Ministry of Justice in Rarotonga:
Alert Level 1: PREPARE
Cook Islands = NO Covid-19 | New Zealand = NO Community Transmission
• Must register visit before entering building either through CookSafe card system or the Computer Kiosk station.
• Wash and dry hands thoroughly, cough into elbow, don’t touch your face.
• Stay home if you’re sick, report flu-like symptoms to Ministry of Health.
Alert Level 2: REDUCE
Cook Islands = NO Covid-19 | New Zealand = YES Community Transmission
In addition to Alert Level 1 measures:
• Maintain physical distancing of 2 metres away from persons outside your bubble.
• Number of persons in courtrooms and foyer may be limited.
• Recent travellers must follow any isolation/quarantine advice from Ministry of Health.
Alert Level 3: Restrict
Cook Islands = Covid-19 DETECTED
• Building will be CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.
• Scheduled appointments will be postponed/rescheduled.
• Some court hearings may continue via web conferencing (Zoom). Zoom capability must be setup and tested with staff in advance.
• Face coverings mandatory for staff (essential workers) in building.
• Working from home will be implemented on a limited basis.
• Communication by email, but Public to expect delays in response.
• Court applications may be filed digitally to the Registrar, with originals to be delivered to Ministry of Justice when Alert Level is 1 or 2.
Alert Level 4: Lockdown
Cook Islands = 2+ Covid-19 cases
