Auckland region moved to Alert Level 3 at 12 noon on Wednesday 12 August 2020. All regions in New Zealand, except for the Auckland region, moved to Alert Level 2 at 12 noon on Wednesday 12 August 2020.
The Auckland region is everything in the Auckland Council boundary — from Wellsford in the north to Pukekohe in the south.
It will remain at Alert Level 3 for at least 3 days. This will give us time to assess the situation and gather information, including contact tracing, so we can find out more about how the case arose.
If you are in Auckland but don’t live there
If you are currently in Auckland and do not live in Auckland, we suggest that you go home. Practise good hygiene and be conscious of your health. If you have symptoms, get a test.
If you’re unwell
If you’re sick, stay home. Don’t go to work or school. Don’t socialise.
If you have symptoms of cold or flu call your doctor or Healthline and get advice about being tested.
If you have been told to self-isolate you must do so immediately.
Get tested for COVID-19
If you have cold or flu symptoms, call your doctor, iwi health provider or Healthline to check if you need to get tested for COVID-19.
Tests are free. If you are offered a test, take it.
-TIN Bureau
