Recommended spatial dimensions for physical distancing

New Zealand's COVID-19 Alert System requires two metres of physical distancing at Level 3. The diagrams below suggest spatial dimensions that could allow for that distancing.

Further detail is provided in the ‘Types of responses’ page, and each project should also consider site-specific factors such as existing kerbs or planting.

Types of responses

These minimum spatial requirements will also allow for the one metre of physical distancing required at Level 2. However, in some cases, the responses made for Level 3 may be surplus to Level 2 requirements. In that instance, Councils could consider repurposing materials deployed for Level 3 responses across a larger number of sites for Level 2.