The mask mandate in Katherine will be extended for 48 hours until 5pm on Monday, 15 November, 2021.
The Katherine mask mandate has been extended while further wastewater testing is undertaken due to recent positive testing results.
All COVID-19 tests from Katherine close contacts continue to be negative.
It is important that anyone showing even mild symptoms of COVID-19, especially those people who live in, or have visited Katherine, get tested immediately. COVID-19 testing numbers in Katherine on Thursday and Friday have been low. COVID-19 testing is the key to identifying COVID in the community and locating any positive cases.
Symptoms include a cough, headache, fever, shortness of breath, diarrhoea, muscle aches, fatigue, change in taste or smell or a sore throat.
Book online here or call the COVID-19 Hotline on 1800 490 484. You can get your COVID-19 test at the Katherine Hospital today.
All people in Katherine are reminded that the current mask mandate will remain in place until 5pm on Monday, November 15, 2021.
This includes:
· Face masks must be worn outside of the home when you are unable to maintain a physical distance of 1.5 metres – this includes at places like the supermarket, shops, the hairdresser and on public transport. Workers who come into close contact with patrons, or who work in crowded environments will need to wear a mask. You do not have to wear a mask while exercising or playing sport.
· Patrons at restaurants, cafes and pubs must wear a mask unless eating or drinking. Dance floors can open but masks must be worn.
· Travel will be permitted across the Territory but restrictions continue to apply and follow you, if you travel outside the lockout area.
In addition, one new international repatriation case of COVID-19 has been recorded in the NT in the past 24 hours. A female in her 20s, who arrived on an international flight via Sydney on 5 November has tested positive for COVID-19. This case is not connected to the Greater Darwin / Katherine cluster.
The woman is at the Centre for National Resilience and is asymptomatic. There is no risk to the community as she has been at CNR during the infectious period and was not infectious in flight.
You can get your COVID-19 vaccine at NT Vaccination Centres, GP Clinics, Respiratory Clinics, Community Pharmacies and Aboriginal Health Clinics. You can book online here
