We are still at Alert Level 4, but not much longer until we move to Level 3. That’s great progress!

Next Tuesday 28 April, the Government has advised we will move to Level 3. We will be in Level 3 for two weeks when the Government will reassess on Monday 11 May. In the meantime this means most things will stay the same. The Government current guidance is:

Good hygiene measures like handwashing with soap and water, physical distancing, sneeze and cough etiquette, and wiping down surfaces is the best defence against COVID-19.
Workers must work from home if they can
Workplaces must operate safely – keeping distance between workers, recording who is working together, limiting interaction between groups of workers, disinfecting surfaces, and maintaining high hygiene standards
Retail and hospitality businesses can only open for delivery and contactless pre-ordered pickup – customers cannot enter stores
Supermarkets, dairies and petrol stations can continue to allow customers into their stores, with the same restrictions and measures in place as Alert Level 4
Businesses cannot offer services which involve face-to-face contact or sustained close contact (e.g. hairdressing, massage, house cleaning, or door-to-door salespeople)
Other in-home services can be delivered if it is safe to do so (like tradespeople for repairs or installations) – keep two-metre separation from those in the house
Some workers will not require PPE to stay safe at work. Incorrectly used PPE can create more risk.
Under Alert Level 3 it will be safe for Early Learning / Education Centres and schools to open for children up to and including year 10, with appropriate public health measures in place. All young people in years 11-13 will continue to learn at home. Where possible, students should remain at home connected to distance learning.

“Stay strong, stay home, let’s finish what we started.”

Level 3: See more information on the Government’s COVID-19 site.

An updated copy of the COVID-19 Alert Levels Summary is available.