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Prevention

Everyday habits that stop the spread

Stay at home

Stay home when you feel unwell and limit close contact with people outside your household.

Cover coughs and sneezes

Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your elbow, bin the tissue and wash your hands straight away.

Quarantine if you think you've been exposed

People in quarantine should stay home, keep apart from others, check their temperature daily and follow the Ministry of Health's instructions.

A young woman adjusting a blue face mask on a city street

Wear a face mask

Wear a well-fitting mask that covers your nose and mouth in crowded and indoor public places.

A gloved hand wiping a kitchen counter with a blue cloth

Disinfect high-touch surfaces

Clean and disinfect door handles, phones, taps and other surfaces you touch often, every day.

Protect yourself & others

Three simple steps to keep yourself and your community safe.

  1. Prepare

    Keep masks, tissues, soap and a thermometer at home.

  2. Stay informed

    Follow local guidance and watch for symptoms.

  3. Act

    Get tested and stay home as soon as you feel unwell.