This section provides the latest updates, information and advice on COVID-19.
Current situation
COVID-19 cases in the community
As at 19 October 2021 there are 736 active cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand, including 713 community cases that are being managed.
Anyone who returns a positive COVID-19 test is required to enter a managed isolation facility for 14 days.
See more on our Current cases page and in the latest News and media updates.
Locations of interest
View the locations of interest and advice on what to do on our contact tracing locations of interest page.
Testing
View the latest information about COVID-19 testing on the Unite Against COVID-19 website. Find testing locations: in Auckland or nationwide.
Accessing health care
View Health and disability services at different Alert Levels and read more on the COVID-19 website.
Alert levels
Auckland, Northland, and parts of Waikato are at Alert Level 3.
The rest of New Zealand is at Alert Level 2.
COVID-19 vaccines
We've secured enough COVID-19 vaccines for everyone in New Zealand.
- 19 October: 94 community cases of COVID-19; 5 new border cases; 89 percent of Aucklanders receive one vaccine dose
- 19 October: COVID-19 update
- 18 October: 60 community cases of COVID-19; 5 new border cases; 89 percent of Aucklanders complete one vaccine dose
- 18 October: COVID-19 update 4pm
- 17 October: Super Saturday COVID-19 vaccination data update
Latest updates
Our advice is under active review and is updated regularly. The latest updates include the following changes to the website.
18 October
15 October
13 October
12 October