New Zealand has moved into COVID-19 alert level three, after the number of confirmed cases today reached 102
New Zealand has moved into COVID-19 alert level three, after the number of confirmed cases today reached 102
23 March 2020
From midnight on Wednesday, the status will increase to level four for at least four weeks - closing all schools and non-essential businesses.
Non-acute services and procedures in hospitals will be deferred, and healthcare staff will be re-prioritised.
Travel is now limited, public venues are closed, and all mass gatherings must be cancelled.
Supermarkets, doctors, pharmacies, service stations, and essential banking services will be continue to be available.
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