Prepare and stay safe

Protect yourself and others from COVID-19 by following the latest health advice and not sharing unreliable information.

Wear a face mask

What you need to know

About COVID-19

Information about COVID-19, including what it is, variants, symptoms, and what we know about Long COVID.

People at higher risk from COVID-19

Advice for people who are at higher risk of more severe illness if they get COVID-19.

Preparing to self-isolate

We all need to be prepared to self-isolate if we get COVID-19, or are a Household Contact. This checklist can help you and your whānau make a plan.

Protect yourself and others

Learn how you can help slow the spread of COVID-19 by keeping up habits such as wearing a face mask and staying home when sick.

Looking after your mental wellbeing

It is normal to feel anxious or stressed in times of difficulty. Learn how to stay mentally healthy and where to get help.

When to call for help

Emergency services operate at all traffic light settings. If you need urgent help in an emergency, call 111 immediately even if you and your household are isolating.

Support and information for disabled people

This section contains information for disabled people and people with impairments or underlying medical conditions and their whānau and communities.

Information for disabled people

Support and information for seniors

This section has information about COVID-19 and useful services for older people.

Information for seniors

Support and information for Māori

Find the latest information and advice for whānau, hapū, and iwi Māori.

Information for Māori

Support and information for Pacific Peoples

Find the latest information and advice for our Pacific communities, including translations.

Information for Pacific Peoples

Take care what you share about COVID-19

Misinformation about COVID-19 works against us at a time when we need to work together to beat the spread of the virus.

Misinformation, scams and online harm

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