Move to COVID-19 Level 2 from noon 12 August 2020

9am 12 August 2020

Government key messages to people outside Auckland:

· Auckland has at least onenew case of COVID-19 and moves to Alert Level 3

· The rest of New Zealand moves to Alert Level 2

· There will only be essential travel to/from Auckland

· Don’t panic buy, all businesses outside Auckland are open with social distancing in place.

· Keep a 2-metre physical distance and wear a mask when in public when you can’t distance.

· Stay home if you’re sick, wash your hands, cough or sneeze into your elbow, clean surfaces

· If you are sick call your GP or Healthline to book a free COVID-19 test, and get tested if asked

· Keep a record of where you have been, use NZ COVID app.

· The latest information can be found on www.covid19.govt.nz or the Unite Against Covid social media channels

These measures are temporary to stop the spread of COVID-19 and will apply for the next three days while information is gathered and contact tracing and testing is underway.

This situation is fast-moving and further updates, including any changes to Council services,will follow.