Media Release

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

28 February 2022

There were 392 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in the NT in the 24 hours to 8pm on 27 February 2022. Of these, 354 were positive cases from a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT).

There were 270 cases recorded in the Top End region, 64 in Central Australia, 15 in East Arnhem, 11 in the Big Rivers region, four in the Barkly region and 28 are under investigation.

There are currently 96 patients in hospital, with 17 patients requiring oxygen. There are four patients in ICU.

The number of active cases in the NT is about 4,397.

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 PassThe Australian Government has introduced biosecurity zones to restrict movement between remote communities in the Territory. Read more about biosecurity zones [https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/stay-safe/remote-communities/biosecurity-zones].

COVID-19 vaccination

It’s important everyone aged 16 years and over has their booster dose. Three doses of the vaccine significantly reduces your risk of getting really sick from COVID-19 and will help to protect you against any future strains of the virus.

You can have your booster, three months after your second dose. If you have had COVID-19, you can get vaccinated as soon as you have recovered.

Protect your children against COVID-19 by getting them vaccinated. All children aged five years and over should get the COVID-19 vaccine.

The COVID-19 vaccine is available at NT Health Vaccination Centres, participating GP clinics, respiratory clinics and Aboriginal health clinics.

Book online [https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/stay-safe/booking-your-covid-19-vaccine] or call the COVID-19 Hotline on 1800 490 484.

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 health directions:

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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