Media Release
Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet
NT COVID-19 update
7 January 2022
There were 412 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in the Northern Territory up until 8pm on 6 January 2022.
Data includes positive cases from a Rapid Antigen Test that have been reported to NT Health.
Of the 412 COVID-19 cases reported:
· 70 cases are community transmission
· 71 cases are interstate arrivals
· 0 cases are from overseas arrivals
· 80 cases are close contacts of known cases
· 191 cases are under investigation
There are currently 19 patients in hospital, with 15 classified as acute hospital admissions including two in ICU.
More than 2810 COVID-19 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 Northern Territory:
· A Territory-wide lockout until noon on Monday, 10 January 2022
· A Territory-wide indoor mask mandate
· Only residents and essential workers may enter excluded communities in the Northern Territory, and must have a negative Rapid Antigen Test on the day of entry
COVID-19 Testing
Everyone should get tested for COVID-19 if showing symptoms such as a cough, fever, shortness of breath, muscle aches, change in taste or smell and a sore throat.
COVID-19 testing sites are open in Nhulunbuy, Katherine, Darwin, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs. Testing is also available at NT Health clinics in remote communities.
To arrange a COVID-19 test please book online [https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/stay-safe/symptoms-testing] or contact the COVID-19 Hotline on 1800 490 484.
The latest public exposure sites in the NT are listed on the COVID-19 website [https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/stay-safe/case-location-alerts-and-close-contacts].
It is critical all people check-in using The Territory Check In app everywhere, every time, no matter how long you are there for.
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-cuyhrly-l-d/