News and data

Keep up to date with Aotearoa New Zealand’s response to COVID-19.

Latest updates

All COVID-19 requirements removed

Effective from 12:01am Tuesday 15 August, 7 day mandatory isolation, wearing of face masks for visitors to healthcare facilities removed.

New booster plan in time for winter

From 1 March the Pfizer bivalent vaccine will replace the existing booster. From 1 April, an additional booster will be available for those eligible.

All updates

Last updated: at