Former Cook Islands PM and Auckland GP Dr Joe Williams. The Ministry of Health confirmed this morning Dr Williams died last night and is the 24th Covid-related death in New Zealand. Dr Williams served as the Cook Islands Prime Minister for four months in 1999. Dr Williams' death comes after the first death linked to the Auckland Covid-19 cluster was announced yesterday. Dr Williams served his country, the Cook Islands, his community in New Zealand and his many patients for more than 60 years.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 04, 2020 21:34 UTC