New Zealand referring to the new rules as "Phase 2"
- rapid antigen testing (RATs) may be used more widely
- shorter isolation times (shortening of isolation times for contacts from 10 days to 7)
- digital communication with close contacts or contacts will be used
- Fully vaccinated critical employees in certain sectors (eg, food suppliers and healthcare) will be able to use RATs to return to work if they become a close contact, are asymptomatic, and tested negative for Covid-19
