This section provides the latest updates, information and advice on COVID-19.
Current situation
Anyone who has cold or flu symptoms should get a test and stay home until you have a negative test result.
Case numbers
As at 9 am 27 December 2020 there are 50 active cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand. See our Current cases page and the latest News and media updates.
Alert Levels
All of New Zealand is at Alert Level 1. Find out more on the Unite Against COVID-19 website.
Make summer unstoppable
Look after yourself and your whānau this summer:
- wear a mask or face covering when using transport services in, into and out of Auckland and on passenger flights throughout New Zealand
- sign into places, using the NZ COVID Tracer app or keep a record
- maintain good hygiene practices
- stay home if you’re unwell and get a test
- travel with a 'COVID-19 kit' – soap, hand sanitiser and a face covering.
For COVID-19 health advice and information, contact the Healthline team (for free) on 0800 358 5453 or +64 9 358 5453 for international SIMS.
COVID-19 vaccines
We’re getting prepared so we can access safe and effective vaccines at the earliest possible time.
NZ COVID Tracer app
The official Ministry of Health contact tracing app helps you keep a digital diary of the places you’ve been.
News and media updates
- 27 December - 4 cases per day of COVID-19 at border in four days
- 23 December - 7 cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation
- 22 December - Quality assurance action on facemasks
- 21 December - 5 new cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation
- 20 December - 6 new cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation in two days
- 18 December - 10 new cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation
Latest updates
Our advice is under active review and is updated regularly. The latest updates include the following changes to the website.
28 December
24 December
- Updated: COVID-19: Aviation sector
23 December:
- Updated: COVID-19: Maritime sector
22 December:
- Updated: Case definition and testing guidance
21 December:
- Revised: Kia Kaha, Kia Maia, Kia Ora Aotearoa: COVID-19 Psychosocial and Mental Wellbeing Plan
- Updated: COVID-19: Maritime sector
- Updated: COVID-19: Aviation sector
18 December:
- Updated: Contact tracing for COVID-19
17 December:
- Updated: COVID-19 vaccine planning
15 December:
- Updated: Testing strategy for 7 December 2020 to 27 January 2021
- Updated: Testing guidance for COVID-19
- Updated: Primary care quick reference guide