MEDIA RELEASE
24 June 2021
COVID-19 update from the New Zealand Government
No positive COVID-19 cases reported in Wellington
There are no reported positive cases of COVID-19 in the Wellington community today, but we must stress that we are not out of the woods yet.
There has been high demand for testing in the region; 2100 tests were processed yesterday (five times more than the day before) and thousands more are expected over the next few days.
Health officials are requesting that only those that have been at a location of interest come forward for testing over the next 48 hours, because it's those test results that will help us determine what to do next.
If you have been to a location of interest OR you are experiencing symptoms, please come forward immediately to be tested.
Testing sites in Greater Wellington:
All information about where to get tested is provided on Capital and Coast DHB, Hutt Valley DHB, Wairarapa DHB, and Healthpoint.
Many GPs also do COVID-19 testing, please ring ahead as they will have specific procedures in place to keep people safe.
What to do at Alert Level 2
The Greater Wellington region including: Ōtaki, Waikawa Beach, Manakau, Wairarapa, and Kāpiti Coast is at Alert Level 2 until 11:59pm on Sunday 27 June 2021.
Businesses in the Greater Wellington region remain open under Alert Level 2.
All schools and childcare services are open and all children should attend unless they are feeling unwell.
You must wear a face covering:
- on public transport, on domestic flights
- if you are a taxi or ride-share drivers — while it’s not compulsory for passengers to wear them, we strongly encourage you to.
- There are exemptions for some people and services
Practise physical distancing - stay two metres apart in public places, and in retail outlets including supermarkets and other shops - and at least one metre in most other places like workplaces, cafes, restaurants and gyms.
Keep track of where you've been. Scan QR codes wherever you go and turn on Bluetooth tracing in the app dashboard.
QFT pause with NSW extended for a further 12 days
The pause on Quarantine Free Travel from New South Wales to New Zealand will continue for a further 12 days.
New Zealand public health staff remain in close contact with New South Wales authorities about the actions being taken in Sydney, and will review the decision to continue the pause late next week.
For more information go to the Unite Against COVID-19 page on NSW.
Resources
Key COVID-19 information in Te Reo Māori and over 33 other languages, plus accessible formats for the disabled community, is available from the Unite Against COVID-19 website.
Information is available in NZ Sign Language, large print & audio, easy read.
Information for Pacific peoples.
Useful posters for your workplace or community.
Financial support for individuals, whānau, foreign nationals, and businesses.
Up-to-date Alert Level information
Case information and numbers from the Ministry of Health
Contact information
Call Healthline if you have symptoms 0800 358 5453
Need to talk? For mental health help, call or text 1737
Free helpline for businesses, offering advice and access to Government business support, HR and general business advice and access to online resources and webinars. Call 0800 500 362 for North Island, or 0800 50 50 96 for South Island.
Report issues and people or businesses not following advice to COVID-19 Compliance Centre.
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