If you test positive
If you have a mobile phone, you will receive confirmation of your test results by text from the Ministry of Health, using the official 2328 or 2648 numbers.
The text includes a link to the COVID-19 Health Hub. This is a safe and data-free website with the latest, trusted information about what to do next, and how to monitor your symptoms.
The text also includes a link to a form with questions about your health, wellbeing, and where you are living, so that you can get extra help if you need it.
If you need help completing the form, email help@tracingform.min.health.nz or call 0800 555 728.
COVID-19 Health Hub (external link)
What you need to do
You will need to self-isolate for 7 days. This means you must stay at home and also try to avoid contact with people you live with. The people you live with will also need to self-isolate.
Start counting from Day 0, which is the first day you had symptoms or when you got your positive test result (whichever came first).
Make a plan for how you will get food or medicines delivered.
For most people, COVID-19 is a mild to moderate illness. You should be able to fully recover at home.
If you still feel unwell after 7 days, you should stay at home until 24 hours after your symptoms have gone.
Advice for carers on supporting someone who has COVID-19 | health.govt.nz (external link)