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COVID-19 Alert Level Changes

10PM TUESDAY 11 AUGUST 2020

COVID-19 Alert Levels


As of 12 noon on Wednesday 12 August, Auckland will move to Alert Level 3. The rest of New Zealand will move to Alert Level 2.


Four positive cases of COVID-19 have been detected outside of managed isolation facilities, resulting in community detection for the first time in 102 days.

In response New Zealand's COVID-19 Alert Levels are changing at 12 noon on Wednesday 12 August.

  •  Auckland will move to Alert Level 3
  • The rest of New Zealand will move to Alert Level 2.

WATCH:  the full announcement from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Director General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield(announcement begins at approx. 26:40).

From RNZ: Under level 3 in Auckland, people are to work from home unless they are essential workers, and stay in their bubbles. Bars and restaurants will have to close, and restrictions come in place for funerals and weddings.

"Travelling into Auckland is prohibited unless you normally reside there and are travelling home."

People in Auckland but not from the city can return home, but must be aware of symptoms. Anyone with symptoms is advised to get a test

All key services, including pharmacies and supermarkets remain open. Food delivery is available under level 3. Childcare and schooling is only available for essential workers.

The government would provide the public with an update on Friday.

 

SCREEN SECTOR
All productions need to ensure they are operating to the ScreenSafe COVID-19 Health & Safety Standard & Protocols as they relate to your region and Alert Level. Visit the ScreenSafe COVID-19 page for the full toolkit and information on how to apply the Alert Levels to your production.

** UPDATE as of 12th August 2020 – IMPORTANT ADDENDUM FROM WORKSAFE: WorkSafe have confirmed that our ScreenSafe alert level procedure should remain the same with the addition of using masks. MORE INFORMATION HERE.


Contact your industry Guild for support as required. For more information on the Alert Levels and how this relates to your work and home life, please see below.

SPADA EXECUTIVE/STAFF SUPPORT
You have already been through extremely challenging times this year, so this announcement poses new obstacles and stresses to many members and their productions, and to the wider screen sector.

Please remember we are here to offer support to help you manage these changes. Whether you're a member or not, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us - these are extremely challenging times and we're all in it together.

Take care of yourselves and each other.

Ngā mihi,
The SPADA Executive and staff

 

Auckland

Under Alert Level 3, you are encouraged work from home if you can.

Travel and self-isolation
If you are currently in Auckland and do not live in Auckland, we suggest that you go home. Practice good hygiene and be conscious of your health. We recommend that you keep your bubble small.

Businesses
Businesses are able to open, but should not physically interact with customers. 
Essential services including healthcare, justice services and businesses providing necessities are able to open. Bars and restaurants should close, but takeaways are allowed.

 

Education
Schools in Auckland can safely open but will have limited capacity. Where possible we encourage students to learn from home.

When you're out and about
Maintain physical distancing of 2 metres outside your home, including on public transport. It is highly recommended that you wear a mask if you are out and about. Public transport can continue to operate with strict health and safety requirements. You should maintain physical distancing and wearing a mask. Public venues should close. This includes libraries, museums, cinemas, food courts, gyms, pools, playgrounds and markets.

 

Gatherings
Gatherings of up to 10 people can continue, but only for wedding services, funerals and tangihanga. Physical distancing and public health measures should be maintained.

At-risk people
People at high risk of severe illness such as older people and those with existing medical conditions are encouraged to stay at home where possible, and take additional precautions when leaving home.

Detailed information about life at Alert Level 3 is available.


Rest of New Zealand

The rest of New Zealand will move to Alert Level 2 at 12 noon on Wednesday 12 August. You can still continue to go to work and school, with physical distancing. Wear masks if you can in public. No more than 100 people at gatherings, including weddings, birthdays, funerals and tangihanga. Businesses can open to the public if they are following public health guidance, which include physical distancing and record keeping. People at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19, for example those with underlying medical conditions and old people are encouraged to take additional precautions when leaving home. Practice good hygiene - stay home if sick.

Detailed information about life at Alert Level 2 is available.

USEFUL LINKS


NZ COVID-19 Page
ScreenSafe COVID-19 Page
RNZ COVID-19 Coverage
Health & Wellbeing during COVID-19
NZ COVID Tracer App - on App Store / on GOOGLE PLAY

Email office@spada.co.nz

Look after yourself, look after each other, be active with your hand washing and your contact tracing, and ask for help when you need it. 

He waka eke noa. We're all in this together.
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