Media Release
Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet
NT COVID-19 update
18 January 2022
There were 625 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in the Northern Territory in the 24 hours to 8pm on 17 January 2022. Of these, 534 were positive cases from a Rapid Antigen Test.
This takes the number of active cases in the NT to about 4,140.
New cases recorded include:
* Eight cases in Galiwinku, bringing the total number to 27
* Nine cases in Yuendumu
* Seven cases in Amoonguna
* Seven cases in Areyonga
* Four inmates at the Darwin Correctional Centre
* Six inmates and two staff at the Alice Springs Correctional Centre
* One patient the Alyerre Renal Hostel in Alice Springs
* One case at Old Timers Town Camp in Alice Springs
* One case at Abbott’s Camp in Alice Springs
* Eight cases in Utopia
* Three cases in Papunya
* One case in Alyangula
There are currently 43 patients in hospital, with 27 classified as acute hospital admissions including one patient in ICU.
1,474 COVID-19 PCR tests were processed across the NT yesterday.
Public health measures
To slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community and reduce the rate of transmission the following public health measures are in place across the NT:
The Territory Vaccine Pass requires all people in the Northern Territory to show proof of their vaccination status to attend a range of businesses, venues, places and eventsA Territory-wide indoor mask mandateA lockout in Alice Springs, Yuendumu, Yuelamu and Amoonguna until 23 JanuaryA lockdown in Yirrkala until 20 January and in Galiwin’ku until 24 January.
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. Unsubscribe https://ntgovernmentagencies.createsend1.com/t/t-u-cudhhud-l-i/