About COVID-19

Find out about COVID-19 symptoms, spread, who is at high risk, treatment and prevention.

COVID-19 vaccines

COVID-19 vaccines are available and free for everyone aged 5 and over. Find out when to get them and about the types of COVID-19 vaccines used.

COVID-19 testing

If you test positive for COVID-19, you should report your result online so you can be connected with help and support if needed.

If you have COVID-19

Find out what to do if you test positive, how to protect those around you, and what happens after your isolation period.

COVID-19 antiviral medicine

Find out about funded antiviral medicines, who is eligible to get them and how to get them.

Face masks

Face masks are a way we can protect ourselves and others. Find out when you should wear one and how to wear one safely.

Long COVID

Long COVID is when the effects of COVID-19 last longer than 12 weeks. Find out the symptoms of long COVID and how you can manage them.

COVID-19 data and statistics

Latest COVID-19 data and statistics is available on the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora website.

COVID-19 data and statistics — Health New Zealandexternal link

COVID-19 proactive releases

COVID-19 proactive releases that were published on the Unite against COVID-19 website can be found on the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) website. 

COVID-19 proactive releases — DPMCexternal link