TRAFFIC LIGHT SYSTEM AT A GLANCE

The new system for Covid-19 response will take effect from 11.59pm on Thursday, December 2.

Red

Working from home encouraged. Hospitality, retail, and gatherings allowed for vaccinated but with limits similar to level 2. For venues that don’t use vaccine certificates contactless pickup only for hospitality, gathering limit of 10, no gyms or hairdressers.

Orange

Close to normal life for the vaccinated, with more masks required and some capacity limits. For venues that don’t use vaccine certificates contactless pickup only for hospitality, stricter gathering limits, no gyms or hairdressers.

Green

Essentially normal life for the vaccinated, with schools, retail, hospitality all open with no limits.

For venues that don’t use vaccine certificates - some gathering limits, similar to level 2.