COVID-19 update
News
13 September 2022
COVID-19 update: COVID-19 Protection Framework removed
Yesterday, the government provided an update on the COVID-19 response. With cases and hospitalisations low, and vaccination levels high, it has been deemed safe to remove the COVID-19 Protection Framework (Traffic Lights).
This means:
- All mask wearing requirements removed, except in healthcare and aged care facilities.
- Only COVID-19 positive individuals required to isolate for seven days, household contacts no longer need to.
- All Government vaccine mandates to end in two weeks on 26 September.
- Removal of all vaccination requirements for incoming travellers and air crew.
- Support for business and workers to continue through leave support payments.
- All New Zealanders aged 65 and over, and Māori aged 50 and over, have automatic access to COVID anti-virals if they test positive.
Read the full media release from the Beehive HERE.
Any COVID-19 related requirements previously in place at Rotorua Lakes Council have now been removed.