COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)

Current situation

There are 14 new cases of COVID-19 today, including 1 in managed isolation.

As is our usual protocol we are tracing all close and casual contacts of these cases, and getting them tested for COVID-19. All close contacts will remain in self-isolation for 14 days, and all casual contacts will remain in self isolation until they have returned a negative test.

There are now 36 active cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand. See our current cases page.

Alert levels

As of midday on Wednesday August 12 the Auckland region (Auckland Council area) is at Alert Level 3 for 3 days until midnight on Friday 14 August. The rest of New Zealand is at Alert Level 2. Find out more from the Unite Against COVID-19 website.

Where to get a test for COVID-19 in Auckland 

If you have symptoms you can:

• get a test at most GPs - call ahead to find out if you need a test and follow their advice. 
• get a test at a Community Testing Centre - this list will continue to be updated. 

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.