COVID-19 Guidance
updated 31 August 2026
Carers NZ free downloadable resources
Carers NZ COVID-19 digital infopack
Caring In Lockdown Report July 2020
Tips and tools for getting through another lockdown day
COVID Guidelines
Studies show that around 10–20% of people infected by COVID-19 may go on to develop long COVID. A Long COVID registry has been set up in response. To register or to find out more, go to the Long COVID Registry Aotearoa New Zealand.
If you have COVID-19 and your symptoms get worse or you need urgent medical care, call your local healthcare provider or Healthline on 0800 611 116.
If you’ve had COVID-19 it’s recommended to wait 6 months after testing positive before getting a booster.
Antiviral medicines can be prescribed within the first 5 days of COVID-19 symptoms starting, and are more effective the sooner they are taken. If you’re very unwell, call Healthline on 0800 358 5453.
- Antivirals factsheet
- Antivirals factsheets in Te Reo Māori, Samoan, Tongan, Chinese (simplified) and Cook Islands Māori
- Explainer video on COVID-19 antiviral medicines
COVID-19 Information for carers
COVID-19 information from the Ministry of Health that is specific to those who look after a sick or disabled person. Further information for family, whānau and āiga carers is available to download here.
