The Cook Islands Government has decided to allow Cook Islanders and permit holders to return from Auckland to Rarotonga, under strict conditions. A delighted mum has welcomed news that her two children will be allowed to return home to Cook Islands this week. READ MORE:* Coronavirus: Cook Islands extends border closure for inbound travel* 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: reports123RF The Cook Islands Cabinet has agreed to open the border just enough to allow Cook Islanders, work permit and residence permit holders to fly back. “We were going to start with the Cook Islands but of course that has been delayed because of the cluster in Auckland." “I can see that as the next step, but right now we’re trying to get domestic borders open.”- Cook Islands News

Source: Stuff August 31, 2020 21:11 UTC