Why wear face masks at Alert Level 1?August 2020On 11 August a community transmitted COVID-19 case was announced in Auckland. Two days later a Dominion Road Church member also tested positive after attending church four days earlier.
November 2020 Public health experts highlighted that in the prior four months we have had one border failure every two weeks. As masks help keep our team of 5 million safe from community transmissions of COVID-19, from Thursday 19 November the Government mandated that face coverings be worn:
What is the Government's legislation trying to achieve? The Government is seeking to reduce the chance of potential COVID-19 carriers in the city with the most isolation/quarantine facilities and the most front line workers, from spreading the virus via their droplets in public places, such as multi-person transport areas.
What is MCNZ's recommendation trying to achieve?
Parishes within Auckland should be looking at how to minimise the potential spread of COVID at their services. Face masks are one of the best options, but may not suit everyone. The solutions need to fit the parish members! Parishes outside of Auckland should start having face mask conversations now. Click a question for answers Other links - Covid-19 Response Plan v4.3 Current Face Mask Update Face Mask Support Information Face mask helpful websites and downloads MCNZ Advisory dated 20 November 2020 Face masks at Church - Webinar Touchstone article: Dominion Tongan Methodist Church  |