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. Find your local testing facility on the Healthpoint website.
Hamilton testing
Capacity has been extended in Hamilton at Founders Theatre Site with an additional testing centre at Claudelands Events centre. Only symptomatic people should be tested.
- 7 February media release: 2 cases of COVID-19; update on border-related case
- 6 February media release: COVID-19 confirmed in recent Pullman managed isolation guest
Vaccines
- 3 February media release: Robust assessment ahead of Medsafe approval of vaccine.
- Media standup: Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield and Medsafe Group Manager Chris James held a media stand up to explain Medsafe's decision making process.
New interim measures for managed isolation facilities
See the new interim measures for guests and staff.
Case numbers
As at 9 am 7 February 2021 there are 66 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.
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.
Latest updates
Our advice is under active review and is updated regularly. The latest updates include the following changes to the website.
6 February
3 February
30 January
28 January
27 January
26 January