About COVID-19

Find the latest COVID-19 case data and information on how it spreads, symptoms, diagnosis and contact tracing.

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The Ministry of Health is publishing data about the cases of COVID-19 and testing in New Zealand.

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Symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to a range of other illnesses, such as influenza.

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Like the flu, COVID-19 can be transmitted from person to person.

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Information about how the Ministry of Health and district health boards trace contacts of identified cases.

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Information about COVID-19 testing in New Zealand.

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Information about test results, getting diagnosed, treatment and criteria for recovering from COVID-19.