Household Contacts do not need to isolate.
If you live with someone who has COVID-19 you have a higher risk of getting the virus too. It’s normal to feel worried about this, but help and support is available if you need it.
Use the information below to make sure you and those you live with know how to stay safe, what to do now, and when to get medical help.
Household Contacts do not need to isolate.
If you are a Household Contact, you should test daily for 5 days with a rapid antigen test (RAT) from the day the person with COVID-19 tested positive.
To reduce the risk of infecting others, during these 5 days you should wear a face mask when you leave your home.
If you develop COVID-19 symptoms at any time, test and stay home until 24 hours after your symptoms resolve.
If you test positive for COVID-19, you must self-isolate for 7 days.
If you test positive it means you have COVID-19. You will need to isolate for 7 days from you when received your positive result or first noticed symptoms. If the other people you live with get a negative test at the same time, they won’t need to isolate. Learn more about testing positive for COVID-19.
Support is available at every stage of your home isolation journey.
Call Healthline on 0800 358 5453 (free to call, 24 hours a day).
Call Healthline on 0800 358 5453 (free to call, 24 hours a day).
If you feel you are not coping, it is important to talk with a health professional. There are helplines available that offer support, information and help. All services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If you need a Whānau Ora Family Support Package contact one of our partners.
The Fono: Feleoko Food Hub
The Village Community Services Trust
Mount Wellington Integrated Health Centre
If you or a family member becomes very unwell or has difficulty breathing, immediately call an ambulance on 111.