Media Release
Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet
COVID-19 Update: Three new cases recorded in the NT
1 December 2021
The Northern Territory has recorded three new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours.
Two international flight crew members who arrived in Darwin on a flight from London on 26 November have tested positive for COVID-19. They are close contacts of a previously recorded case and are under the care of the Centre for National Resilience (CNR). Genomic sequencing is being undertaken.
The other new COVID-19 case is related to the current NT outbreak and brings the total number of cases to 59.
The new case is a male infant from Binjari who is the child of previously recorded cases of COVID-19. The family has been at the CNR during their infectious period.
There are currently 208 close contacts for cluster two. Of those, all have been contacted and are isolating, and 201 have returned a negative test.
More than 2,500 COVID-19 tests were processed across the NT yesterday. This includes 147 tests undertaken in Binjari. Since the Rapid Assessment Team arrived in Lajamanu, more than 700 tests have been processed, with 457 returning a negative result to date. Further results are expected today.
Wastewater testing results for the Bicentennial Road catchment site in Katherine are positive. Wastewater testing for Lajamanu is now negative. There have been no other unexpected positive wastewater testing results across the NT.
Robinson River to exit lockout
Robinson River will exit lockout at midday today, 1 December. From this time, there will be no restrictions on the reasons to leave home for people who are vaccinated and unvaccinated.
Lajamanu to enter lockout
At midday today, 1 December, Lajamanu will transition from a lockdown to a lockout.
Under a lockout, fully vaccinated residents are able to live normally within the lockout area. Everyone must wear a mask outside of their place of residence. Travel is not permitted outside of the lockout area.
Unvaccinated residents, including those people who have received only their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, must stay at home during a lockout period and are only permitted to leave for the following five reasons:
If you are unvaccinated, or have had only one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, you must continue to follow lockdown restrictions. You must wear a mask in public, and are only permitted to leave your residence for the following five reasons:
Medical treatment, including COVID testing or vaccinationFor essential goods and services, like groceries and medicationsFor work that is considered essential and can’t be done at homeFor one hour of outdoor exercise a day within 5 km from your home with one other person or people from your houseTo provide care and support to a family member or person who cannot support themselves.
Binjari, Katherine and Rockhole
Binjari remains in a hard lockdown until Tuesday 7 December. Katherine and Rockhole remain in lockout until midday on Tuesday 7 December.
It is critical that anyone in the Territory who has symptoms gets tested for COVID-19 immediately to help prevent the spread of the virus.
To arrange a COVID-19 test please book online at here or contact the COVID-19 Hotline on 1800 490 484.
COVID 19 Vaccination
About 87 per cent of Territorians are fully vaccinated while more than 95 per cent have had their first dose.
More than 80 per cent of residents in Katherine are now fully vaccinated. This means that Katherine is now considered an approved home quarantine zone.
The vaccination rate in the Wugularr (Beswick) Community in the Big Rivers Region has reached above 70 per cent first dose.
It is important all people in the NT check the COVID-19 website regularly to review the list of NT public exposure sites here.
To reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading in our communities, it is important for everyone to follow all health directions and vaccinations for all those eligible.
· Book 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.
