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This live stream is expected to begin at 2:30pm.
Ministry of Health officials are holding a press conference in Wellington to update the public on coronavirus in New Zealand.
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield and Dr Michelle Balm, the clinical leader for infection services at Capital and Coast District Health Board will speak to media.
There is currently one confirmed case of coronavirus in New Zealand and two other people are being closely monitored as they are suspected of being infected.
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