Media Release
Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet NT COVID-19 update – Lajamanu enters seven day lock-in
31 January 2022
Lajamanu and surrounding homelands entered a lock-in at 5pm today for seven days. This is to minimise the movement out of these communities and manage the spread of COVID-19.
A total of 24 cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Lajamanu in the current outbreak.
During a lock-in, residents can move freely within the area, but are not able to leave unless it is for an authorised reason.
A person must not leave a lock-in area unless the person is:
an authorised officer or essential workerinfected with COVID-19 and required to isolate outside of the areasuspected of being infected with COVID-19 and requires testing or assessment for infection outside the arearequired to exit the area under another lawexiting to leave the Territory.
A lock-in is also in place in Ampilatwatja, Milikapiti, Galiwin’ku, Milingimbi, Palumpa until 2pm on Sunday 6 February.
COVID-19 testing
Everyone should get tested for COVID-19 if showing symptoms. A number of NT Rapid Antigen Testing and Distribution Points [https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/stay-safe/symptoms-testing] have been established.
Individuals can collect RATs for free from NT distribution centres located in Darwin, Katherine, Nhulunbuy, Alice Springs and Tennant Creek.
To reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading in our communities, it is important for everyone to follow all the health directions:
Book your COVID-19 vaccine [https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/stay-safe/booking-your-covid-19-vaccine]Check in using The Territory Check In App every time, everywhereIf you have symptoms, stay away from others and get tested for COVID-19Wash your hands with soap and water and use hand sanitiser regularlyDo not go to work if you feel sickMaintain a physical distance of 1.5 metres where possible.
For information on COVID-19 symptoms and testing visit: [https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/stay-safe/symptoms-testing]
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