Important government updates for Auckland residents
Auckland region will move to Alert Level 3 at 12 noon on Wednesday 12 August 2020
It will remain at Alert Level 3 for at least 3 days. This will give the government time to assess the situation and gather information, including contact tracing, so we can find out more about how the case arose.
Key information:
• At present, Alert Level 3 remains in place until midnight Friday 14 August.
• It is highly recommended that you wear a mask if you are out and about.
• Under Alert Level 3, you are encouraged work from home if you can.
• 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.
• Only use public transport if essential. Register your AT Hop card for contact tracing should it be required - www.at.govt.nz....
• The rest of New Zealand is at Alert Level 2.
• All aged care facilities will close their doors to everyone but staff from noon today.
• For real time news updates visit www.stuff.co.nz...
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