Wellington moving to Alert Level 2 - what does it mean for you?

June 23, 2021
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 12: Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield speaks to media during a press conference at Parliament on August 12, 2020 in Wellington, New Zealand. COVID-19 restrictions have been reintroduced across New Zealand after four new COVID-19 cases were diagnosed in Auckland. Auckland will be placed in full lockdown for three days from midday on Wednesday, with all residents to work from home unless they are essential workers and all schools and childcare centres to close. The rest of New Zealand will be subject to Level 2 restrictions. The new cases are all in the same family, with health authorities working to trace back the source of the infection. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

A visit from Sydney of a person later confirmed to have Covid-19 has seen Wellington move to Alert Level 2.

Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins made the announcement today, with the capital moving up an alert level at 6pm until at least Sunday.

It applies to Wairarapa and as far north as Otaki.

Here's what you need to know about Alert Level 2.

Schools and businesses remain open, but people are encouraged to take up alternative ways of working if possible.

People are encouraged to practice good hygiene, keep track of where they have been and stay home if they are unwell.

The capital will remain at Level 2 until Sunday, Chris Hipkins said.

People are asked to stay two metres from others in public and in retail stores and one metre in most other places like workplaces, cafes, restaurants and gyms.

People make their way into the Wellington CBD

Masks are mandatory on public transport and encouraged where physical distancing isn't possible. Gatherings, including weddings and funerals, are limited to 100 people.

See the full list of exposure sites here.

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