With the number of Omicron cases increasing in our communities, New Zealand has now moved to Phase 2 of the Omicron response in order to continue to minimise and slow further spread to protect the vulnerable.

Three vaccination shots remains the most effective tool against COVID-19. 

The main change under Phase 2 is in relation to testing and isolation regimes. 

This means changes for:

• testing
• case investigation and contact tracing
• isolation and quarantine
• health and social support – care in the community.

Find details about these changes on the Unite Against COVID-19 website.

Things you can do to protect yourself through all phases

• Get your COVID-19 booster shot.
• Continue to mask, scan and pass wherever you go.
• Maintain good hygiene and physical distancing.
• Stay home if unwell.

It is also recommended that five to 11-year-olds get immunised.

Please ensure you are prepared at home should you and your whanau need to self-isolate.