Being in managed isolation

Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) has played an important part in keeping New Zealanders safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out what you need to know if you are entering managed isolation.

• How to wash your hands

If you enter MIQ and have COVID-19, or if there is reason to believe you might have COVID-19, then you will need to stay in a quarantine facility for a minimum of 7 days.

Managed isolation and quarantine facilities are safe and there is support for you and your whānau (family). These facilities are staffed by a team of health professionals, hotel and government personnel.

While you’re in isolation, it’s important to follow some basic rules to help you stay safe and healthy. Following these rules is a legal requirement.

Find out what supports are available to you during your stay.

Information about testing and health screening requirements if you're staying in managed isolation.

Advice on when you will be able to leave managed isolation and your transport home afterwards.

All facilities used for isolation and quarantine are carefully selected and closely monitored to keep New Zealand safe.

• Locations
• Staff

Find the information you need about managed isolation in your preferred language or language format.

• Entering from the community
• Entering from overseas

If you are currently in a MIQ facility and your expectations are not being met, you should first raise your concern with the Facility Manager or Wellbeing Coordinator.