Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she is expecting an isolation-free travel bubble with the Cook Islands by the end of 2020This story was originally published on RNZ.co.nz and is republished with permission. The Cook Islands government has extended border closure measures in place for inbound travel. In a statement, the Cook Islands government said the border closure will now remain in place until August 25, which is next week Tuesday. READ MORE:* Coronavirus: The Kiwis who have been on tropical holidays during Covid-19 lockdown* Coronavirus: Former Cook Islands prime minister Dr Joe Williams in hospital with Covid-19* Coronavirus: Concern over Rarotonga flight, after Auckland-based Cook Islands doctor tests positive for Covid-19: reportsrafaelbenari/123RF Muri Lagoon in Rarotonga, Cook Islands. The Cook Islands cabinet has also instructed Te Marae Ora to look into the establishment of a 14-day supervised quarantine facility in New Zealand to help facilitate safe travel to the Cook Islands.

Source: Stuff August 18, 2020 19:18 UTC