On Monday, 3 February the Government introduced travel restrictions that prevent anyone other than New Zealand citizens or permanent residents who have been in China in the last 14 days from entering New Zealand. This step was not taken lightly but followed updated health advice and was in step with Australia, the US, and several other countries—more have since followed suit. I would note that our border restrictions complement the actions taken by the Chinese Government to contain this virus within its borders. No country has taken stricter measures at their border than China itself.