Contact tracing stories
New cases in South Auckland have triggered renewed calls for masks, tracing and social distancing as Auckland moves back to Alert Level 3.
Physical distancing has been eased on building sites, but workers must still sign in, wash hands and stay home if unwell.
Businesses must review hygiene, distancing and contact-tracing controls as thousands return to work under Alert Level 2.
WorkSafe New Zealand says Level 3 firms must set out how they will protect staff and visitors, or face enforcement action.
Construction firms now have detailed COVID-19 rules to resume work under Alert Level 3, aiming to protect workers and avoid a return to lockdown.
Border curbs are set to reduce the risk of imported infections, but officials warn New Zealand must still bolster testing, tracing and isolation.
Zebra Technologies introduces proximity sensing, alerting and contact tracing software for enterprises to protect employee health in the workplace.
An alternative to contact tracing apps has been launchd in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, as New Zealand moves from alert level 3 down to level 2.
Businesses receive a poster with a QR code that customers can scan to register as visiting the premises to help stop the spread of COVID-19.