29 September 2021
Viral fragments have been detected in wastewater samples taken from the Berrimah Treatment Plant for the collection period 24 – 28 September as part of the NT surveillance program.
The detection of viral fragments in wastewater can come from someone who has recovered from COVID-19 and, while no longer infectious, can shed fragments of the virus.
Further testing of wastewater across Darwin and in the Berrimah catchment will be undertaken to monitor the situation.
The Berrimah catchment includes the Winnellie and East Arm industrial areas and port, utilised by freight and transport workers, some of whom travel from interstate.
The Chief Health Officer (CHO) is reminding all people who work in freight and transport to follow industry testing regimes which require weekly testing for COVID-19, regardless of whether a person has any symptoms.
It is important all Territorians and visitors get tested for COVID-19 if showing any symptoms such as a cough, fever, shortness of breath, muscle aches, change in taste or smell and a sore throat.
The Berrimah Treatment Plant catchment area includes the following suburbs:
BerrimahEast ArmNorthcrest
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