Information on COVID-19 for the public including testing, contact tracing, self isolation and use of masks and face coverings.
COVID-19: Health advice for the public
In this section
- Information on COVID-19 including symptoms, spread, treatments, immunity and where to get help. Read more
- Most people with COVID-19 (particularly those who are up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations) are likely to have a mild to moderate illness and will be fine to recover at home. For those who need a bit more help, support will be available. Read more
- Find out about the types of COVID-19 tests, when you should get a test and where you can get a test. Read more
- Information on household and close contacts and when to isolate. Read more
- Information and tools available to support your own and others’ mental wellbeing and where to get help if you need it. Read more
- Information on the use of masks and face coverings in the community including how they can help protect you. Read more
- Ways to reduce the risk of COVID-19 through air ventilation, air conditioning and air cleaning. Read more
- Wastewater testing is being used as an extra tool to help monitor for COVID-19 in Aotearoa New Zealand. Read more