Workforce guidance for Omicron

This document provides guidance for situations where service provision will be at risk of substantial compromise due to staff absence related to Omicron infection or exposure. This guidance covers:

• what steps a workplace should take to prepare for a COVID-19 outbreak during Omicron
• how return to work can be managed for workers who are COVID-19 cases or probable cases
• how return to work can be managed for workers who are COVID-19 contacts.

• Guidance for healthcare workers who are COVID-19 cases or contacts during an Omicron outbreak (Word, 94 KB)
• Guidance for healthcare workers who are COVID-19 cases or contacts during an Omicron outbreak (PDF, 242 KB)
• Updated 8 February 2022

This advice will be updated as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve. Updates will be made available through this website and the documents attached to it. The Ministry of Health welcomes any feedback to inform future iterations of our workforce guidance document. This can be sent to covid-19response@health.govt.nz.

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