Media Release

Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet NT COVID-19 update

7 February 2022

There were 831 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in the Northern Territory in the 24 hours to 8pm on 6 February 2022. Of these, 672 were positive cases from a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT).

Following the submission of further RAT results, the case number for the 24-hour reporting period to 8pm on 5 February 2022 has been amended to 922.

There were 532 cases recorded in the Top End Region, 120 in Central Australia, 19 in the East Arnhem region, 20 in the Big Rivers region, 25 in the Barkly region and 115 are under investigation.

There are currently 156 patients in hospital, with 29 patients requiring oxygen. There are three patients in ICU.

The number of active cases in the NT is about 7370.

Lock-in to lift for Lajamanu

A lock-in at Lajamanu will lift at 5pm today. There will be no restrictions in Lajamanu regarding movement of people who are vaccinated or unvaccinated.

The Australian Government has introduced biosecurity zones to restrict movement between remote communities in the Territory. For more information on biosecurity zones visit [https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/stay-safe/remote-communities/biosecurity-zones]

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:

A Territory-wide indoor mask mandateIt is highly recommended that all people aged 12 years and over wear a mask outdoors when physical distancing cannot be appliedThe Territory Vaccine Pass.

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.

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.

View information on COVID-19 symptoms and testing [https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/stay-safe/symptoms-testing].

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