COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)

Current situation

New Zealand has 1,431 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19. More information is available on our current cases page. With continued vigilance the chance of widespread community outbreak is expected to remain low.

New Zealand is currently at Alert Level 4 – Eliminate. This means that it is likely that the disease is not contained. See more information about Alert levels.

The Prime Minister has announced further details about what a move to Alert Level 3 would mean for New Zealanders. This information is available at covid19.govt.nz. Information about health and disability services at Alert Level 3 is being finalised and will be made available on this website.

Find out how to look after your mental health and wellbeing during Alert Level 4.

Important updates

• Contact tracing phone calls: If you have been identified as a close contact, you can expect calls from Ministry of Health and Healthline. It is important to answer your phone. Find out how to recognise a call from the Ministry or Healthline at Contact tracing.
   
• Join the COVID-19 surge workforce: We are seeking expressions of interest from health and care professionals who are able and willing to work for a limited amount of time as part of the national strategic approach to managing COVID-19. Find out more.
   
• Personal protective equipment (PPE): What's important for you to know about PPE for essential workers.

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.