Whanganui at Alert Level 2 till 5 October

21 September 2021

Whanganui and all areas apart from Auckland are at Alert Level 2 until 5 October. Auckland is now at Alert Level 3.

What you should do at Alert Level 2:

• At Alert Level 2, there are no restrictions on who can be included in your household bubble.
• You can go to work, and all businesses and services can open but legally must follow public health rules, including providing QR codes for scanning.
• Early learning services, schools, kura and tertiary education facilities are open.
• You legally must wear a face covering if you are aged 12 or over when in indoor public places such as retail stores, supermarkets, libraries, museums, shopping malls, takeaway shops, government agency offices, social services providers etc.
• Customer-facing staff must also wear a face covering, as must those working in close-contact businesses such as barbers, beauticians and hairdressers.
• Face coverings are mandatory on public transport and at departure points — for example, airports, train stations and bus stops - and in taxis and on flights.
• Everyone aged 12 and over must legally keep a record of where they have been when visiting places such as restaurants, cinemas, concerts, churches, bars, hairdressers etc. Scan the QR code at these facilities.
• There is a maximum of 100 people allowed for indoor gatherings, hospitality settings and event venues. The maximum remains at 100 people outdoors at these places.
• Physical distancing remains important, so keep two metres apart in public and in places like stores, gyms, libraries etc.
• Travel is restricted -- you can travel freely in Alert Level 2 areas, but need special permission to cross boundaries between Alert Levels.
• Sport and recreation is allowed under specific Alert Level 2 rules, and playgrounds are open.

If you have cold, flu or COVID-19 symptoms or generally feel unwell, call your doctor or call Healthline on 0800 358 5453 and get advice about being tested.

For more information go to the Unite Against COVID-19 website.

Whanganui Hospital and other services at Alert Level 2

• Whanganui Hospital resumes its normal services at Alert Level 2.
• Visitor requirements for those coming to the hospital can be found here.
• Vaccination clinics are operating for booked appointments, but are being run under strict Alert Level 2 safety protocols. 

Community testing

The COVID-19 community testing station at Whanganui Hospital is open from 8am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, and 8am to 12noon on Saturday and Sunday.

If you have cold or flu-like symptoms, have been at a location of interest or have been in contact with a positive case, please get tested immediately. Locations of interest are posted on the Ministry of Health website --www.health.govt.nz

 Anyone unsure of what to do should call Healthline on 0800 358 5453.

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Visit our COVID-19 vaccine rollout page

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Unite Against Covid website

Ministry of Health website

www.immune.org.nz

• The total number of people who have had Covid-19 in the Whanganui Region is nine (9). 
• All confirmed have now recovered. There have been no cases since April 2020.
• Please visit Unite Against Covid or the Ministry of Health website for national information about Covid-19.