Update on COVID-19 cases — 8 July
Read the latest update on COVID-19 cases from the Ministry of Health.
Quarantine-free travel from some Australian states has resumed
The states are ACT, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria. Negative pre-departure tests are required to enter New Zealand.
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Continuous improvement of our COVID-19 Response
The Government welcomes the release of papers from the Independent Continuous Review, Improvement and Advice Group into the Auckland February cluster.
Second COVID-19 vaccine receives provisional approval
New Zealand’s regulatory authority Medsafe has granted provisional approval of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 18 years of age and older.
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We’re now vaccinating around 100,000 people a week
If you’re in Group 3, you'll be invited to book your vaccinations by the end of July. Vaccinations for Group 4 start 28 July.
Once it’s your turn, you can be vaccinated at any time — there’s no cut-off, and no one will miss out.
Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect you and your whānau.
What we all need to do to keep safe
Stay home if you're sick
If you're feeling unwell, isolate wherever you are and call Healthline about a free COVID-19 test. By getting a test, you're helping keep your community safe.
Use the NZ COVID Tracer app
Scan QR codes everywhere you go, and turn on Bluetooth tracing. The more we scan the safer we'll be.
How to get a vaccination
Find out when you can get a COVID-19 vaccine and how to book your vaccination appointments.