Media Release

Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet

NT COVID-19 update

18 December 2021

The Northern Territory has recorded one new case of COVID-19.

The case is a child in the Centre for National Resilience who is a known close contact from Katherine, taking the total number of cases to 101.

Today, 26 close contacts linked to the two positive COVID-19 cases identified in Yulara will be transferred to the Centre for National Resilience to undertake quarantine.

More than 2,500 COVID-19 tests were processed across the NT yesterday.

COVID-19 testing sites are open in Tennant Creek, Katherine, Alice Springs, Nhulunbuy and Darwin and testing is available at NT Health clinics in remote communities.

To arrange a COVID-19 test please book online at [https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/stay-safe/symptoms-testing] or contact the COVID-19 Hotline on 1800 490 484.

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, everywhere

• If you have symptoms, stay away from others and get tested for COVID-19

• Wash your hands with soap and water and use hand sanitiser regularly

• Do not go to work if you feel sick

• Maintain a physical distance of 1.5 metres where possible.

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