Auckland’s Deputy Mayor and Franklin ward councillor Bill Cashmore is urging residents to stick to COVID-19 Alert Level 3 guidelines to stop the spread of the disease in the community.
He says the Government’s decision to move to Alert Level 3 until 11.59pm on Sunday 30 August after a new outbreak of the virus, means everyone throughout the city again has a role to play.
“We have beaten this before and we will again. If everyone heeds the message to stay home and stay local, it will play a big part in getting us to the outcome we all want.”
All council facilities are closed and amenities such as playgrounds, park benches and fitness equipment, basketball courts, libraries, pools and leisure centres, visitor and service centres, as well as the city’s network of community venues and early childhood education centres are off-limits.
Cr Cashmore says even if people can’t see closed signs on equipment, COVID-19 can live on a surface for up to 72 hours, so staying off is the best way to stay safe.
“Given the virulence of this virus, we need to take a precautionary approach to ensure we emerge into clear weather. Alert Level 3 strikes the right balance between an effective response and supporting our economy when so many businesses have already taken a hit.
“Contact tracing is an essential part of that. We need to keep a record of where we have been using the COVID tracer app or by keeping a note of our movements.”
A list of affected council sites is on the OurAuckland website. The council also has activities to help you keep busy at home, and Aucklanders can still access online services such as lodging consents, registering dogs, or libraries.
Up-to-date government information is at covid19.govt.nz
