Media Release
Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet NT COVID-19 update - changes to border entry
18 February 2022
The NT Chief Health Officer has today removed the requirement for Interstate arrivals to the Territory to complete a Border Entry Form.
The change is effective immediately and brings the Territory into line with all mainland jurisdictions outside of Western Australia.
As the Territory transitions to living with COVID it is important its resources continue to be directed where they are of most use.
With high vaccination rates in the Territory and across the country it has become an unnecessary use of resources to require all travellers to complete a border entry form to enter the Territory.
To slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community and reduce the rate of transmission, a number of public health measures remain 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 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:
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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