Rand warns us all on mask mandates: "they will NEVER relent!"

[idiom]

We shut down for six weeks, and put a two week quarantine on all border crossings. No covid and no masks for nearly a year now.

Keep $#@!ing around, keep having a $#@!ing pandemic.

[Warrior_of_Freedom]

tbh it hasn't affected me much because I don't own a gym or restauraunt and I usually hate being around the populace

[Occam's Banana]

We shut down for six weeks, and put a two week quarantine on all border crossings. No covid and no masks for nearly a year now.

Keep $#@!ing around, keep having a $#@!ing pandemic.

https://twitter.com/PrisonPlanet/sta...16833247838209

[Danke]

We shut down for six weeks, and put a two week quarantine on all border crossings. No covid and no masks for nearly a year now.

Keep $#@!ing around, keep having a $#@!ing pandemic.

Bull$#@!.

Why have Airlines suspended service to the Kiwi island since early spring of last year?

And only Kiwi creatures can travel to it? I know US citizens are still banned.

[Danke]

COVID-19 Information:

NEW ZEALAND COVID-19 ALERT LEVEL UPDATE – FEB 14TH:

The Government of New Zealand announced that Auckland will be at Covid Alert Level 3 for three days beginning February 14th at 11:59 p.m. The rest of New Zealand will be at Covid Alert Level 2 during that period. The government will review alert levels in the coming days, but these alert levels are in effect through Wednesday, February 16th.
For detailed information about restrictions at alert levels 2 and 3 please visit https://covid19.govt.nz/.
In-person services at U.S. Consulate Auckland are suspended while at Level 3. All services scheduled for Tuesday, February 15th and Wednesday, February 16th are cancelled and will be rescheduled.






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*** Effective January 26th, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel. Alternatively, travelers to the U.S. may provide documentation from a licensed health care provider of having recovered from COVID-19 in the 90 days preceding travel. Check the CDC website for additional information and Frequently Asked Questions.
Waiver Process for Pre-Flight Testing

Waivers to the testing requirement may be granted by the CDC on an extremely limited basis when extraordinary emergency travel (like an emergency medical evacuation) must occur to preserve someone’s health and safety, and testing cannot be completed before travel. There are no waivers available for individuals who test positive for COVID-19. Individuals – or air carriers seeking to allow boarding by potentially qualifying individuals – who believe they meet the criteria for a waiver should contact the U.S. Consulate in Auckland at AucklandACS@state.gov and provide the information below. The U.S. Consulate will then submit the request to the CDC for consideration.
The following information must be provided for each passenger:

1. Name (family name/surname, given name), passport number and country
2. Cell phone number including country code of passenger or head of household if family unit
3. Email address of passenger or head of household if family unit
4. U.S. destination address
5. Is U.S. destination home address?
6. Departure date
7. Flight itinerary
8. Name of submitting entity if different from passenger
9. Name of company submitting on behalf of passenger(s) (if applicable)
10. Name of point of contact submitting on behalf of passenger(s) (if applicable)
11. Phone and email address for POC submitting waiver request on behalf of passenger(s) (if applicable)
12. Purpose of travel to the U.S. (provide brief explanation of why urgent travel is needed and how travel will contribute to health and safety of passengers(s))
13. Justification for testing waiver (e.g. no testing available, impact on health and safety)
14. Documentation to support justification for test waiver, if available (e.g. medical records or orders for medical evacuation)

Country-Specific Information:

• As of February 14th, 2021, New Zealand has had 2,330 confirmed & probable cases of COVID-19 within its borders (interactive map of New Zealand cases / the latest number of cases can be found here). Currently, there are 47 active cases in New Zealand.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

• Has the government of New Zealand approved a COVID-19 vaccine for use? No
• The United States Government does not plan to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to private U.S. citizens overseas. Please follow host country developments and guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination.
• Information from the CDC regarding COVID-19 vaccination.

New Zealand COVID-19 Alert Levels:

These alert levels specify the public health and social measures to be taken. For more information about New Zealand Alert Levels, click here.
As of October 8th, New Zealand is currently at Alert Level 1. Click here to find out what this means.
Entry and Exit Requirements:

• Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter? No
  
  • Details: https://covid19.govt.nz/travel-and-t...-travel-to-nz/
  
  
• Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? Yes, all travelers entering New Zealand (except those from Australia, Antarctica, and most Pacific islands) are required to have a COVID-19 test taken and a negative result returned within 72 hours of their first scheduled international flight. For more information visit: covid19.govt.nz/travel-and-the-border/
• Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? Yes
• Information regarding visa extensions for residents and/or tourists:
  
  • https://www.immigration.govt.nz/abou...e-inz-response

Movement Restrictions:

• Is a curfew in place? No
• Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes
  
  • https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/res...t-alert-level/

Quarantine Information:

• Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? Yes
  
  • Only New Zealand citizens and permanent residents are permitted to enter New Zealand. If a U.S. citizen is able to enter through such a status, they will be required to quarantine in a government-operated facility for 14 days
  • Detailed information is available at https://covid19.govt.nz/travel-and-t...-travel-to-nz/
  • NZers overseas wanting to return home should pre-book their isolation voucher before they buy their flights at http://allocation.miq.govt.nz

COVID-19 Testing:

• Are PCR and/or antigen tests available for U.S. citizens in New Zealand? Yes
• If so, are test results reliably available within 72 hours? Yes
• The New Zealand Ministry of Health advises those requiring a PCR test to arrange one through your GP.
• More detailed information can be found at the Ministry of Health website.

Transportation Options:

• Are commercial flights operating? Yes
• Is public transportation operating? Yes
• Masks are required on all public transport at this time

Consular Operations:


U.S. citizens may schedule appointments for the following services:

• passport applications,
• consular reports of birth abroad,
• federal benefit services,
• notarial services, and
• renunciations

U.S. Consulate General Auckland is scheduling immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments, including employment, student, petition-based, and tourist nonimmigrant visas, K fiancé visas, as well as IR-1/2, CR-1/2, IR 3/4, SB-1, and EB-5 immigrant visas. For more information on nonimmigrant MRV fees and scheduling a visa appointment, visit our visa information website. If you have an urgent matter and need to travel immediately, follow the guidance provided at our expedited appointment website to request an emergency appointment.
Please note that issuance of certain types of immigrant or nonimmigrant visas may currently be suspended due to Presidential Proclamations. You can read more about current Presidential Proclamations and possible exemptions or exceptions here.
IMPORTANT UPDATES:

NEW ZEALAND COVID-19 ALERT LEVEL UPDATE – FEB 14TH:

The Government of New Zealand announced that Auckland will be at Covid Alert Level 3 for three days beginning February 14th at 11:59 p.m. The rest of New Zealand will be at Covid Alert Level 2 during that period. The government will review alert levels in the coming days, but these alert levels are in effect through Wednesday, February 16th.
For detailed information about restrictions at alert levels 2 and 3 please visit https://covid19.govt.nz/.
In-person services at U.S. Consulate Auckland are suspended while at Level 3. All services scheduled for Tuesday, February 15th and Wednesday, February 16th are cancelled and will be rescheduled.


Actions to Take:

• Visit the Department of State Covid-19 crisis page for the latest information

• Visit the New Zealand Covid-19 website for the most up to date information in New Zealand

• Consult the CDC website for accurate, up to date information

• For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting or transmitting Covid-19, please read the CDC’s latest recommendations.

• Consult your airline, cruise line, or other travel operator regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.

• Visit the United States Embassy in New Zealand website for updated information.

• Visit the Department of Homeland Security website for the latest travel restrictions to the United States

• Visit the U.S. Department of State COVID-19 Answers Portal.

Assistance:

• U.S. Consulate General Auckland, Level 3, Citigroup Building, 23 Customs Street East, Auckland 1010.

• Contact information: +64 09 303 2724, AucklandACS@state.gov.

• State Department Consular Affairs: +1 888-407-4747 or +1 202-501-4444.

• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts.

• Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs (January 15, 2021)

Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19.
Event:  Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive test result and documentation from a licensed health care provider or public health official of having recovered from COVID-19 in the 90 days preceding travel.  Passengers must also attest, under penalty of law, to having received a negative qualifying test result or to recovery from COVID-19 and medical clearance to travel.   
See the CDC Proof of Negative Test Result page to view the order, complete the attestation, and to see FAQ’s.   
Airlines must deny boarding to passengers who do not meet these requirements.   
U.S. citizens in countries where adequate COVID-19 testing is not available or may not be able to satisfy the requirements, should depart immediately or prepare to be unable to return to the United States until such time as they can meet the requirements.    
Read more here.

New Zealand Alert Levels:

[Danke]

COVID-19: Use of masks and face coverings in the community

https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/...ings-community

[Danke]

"Masks will need to be worn on all public transport in Auckland and in and out of Auckland and on domestic flights throughout the country from this Thursday, Minister for COVID-19 Response Chris Hipkins said today.“I will be issuing an Order under the COVID-19 Response Act requiring the wearing of face coverings on all public transport into, out of and through the Auckland region, including for taxi and Uber drivers, and on all New Zealand passenger flights. This will come into force at 11.59pm on Wednesday 18 November,” Chris Hipkins said."

[Warrior_of_Freedom]

guys I figured out how to get rid of covid-19, just make it illegal

[Occam's Banana]

We shut down for six weeks, and put a two week quarantine on all border crossings. No covid and no masks for nearly a year now.

Keep $#@!ing around, keep having a $#@!ing pandemic.

https://twitter.com/JordanSchachtel/...28093968809985

https://twitter.com/JordanSchachtel/...35839334187008

https://twitter.com/JordanSchachtel/...38225096269824

[idiom]

Yeah if you are coming from the USA where people don't believe in germ theory.

Use a bus a lot do you Danke?

https://twitter.com/yashar/status/13...624163842?s=20

https://i.imgur.com/dPVF1dc.mp4

[Occam's Banana]

https://twitter.com/Chesschick01/sta...16271491018753