Media Release
Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet NT COVID-19 update
1 January 2022
The Northern Territory has recorded 54 new cases of COVID-19.
· 6 cases are community transmission
· 18 cases are interstate arrivals
· 9 cases are close contacts of previous cases
· 21 cases require further investigation to identify the source.
Of the six cases of community transmission, five are in Darwin and one is in Katherine.
The interstate travellers include two miners from the Granites Gold Mine in the Tanami and one miner from the Gemco mine on Groote Eylandt.
There were also two cases in Nhulunbuy who arrived separately on 29 December. A new exposure site has been identified and people are encouraged to get tested if symptomantic.
Three of the cases requiring further investigation of the source were tested at the Alice Springs drive through facility.
New public exposure sites in the NT have been identified and are now available on the NT COVID-19 website here. It is important all people in the NT regularly check the COVID-19 website to review the list of exposure sites.
There are currently 21 people with COVID-19 in hospital, but only two are classified as acute hospital admissions. There are 11 patients in Alice Springs Hospital, eight patients in Tennant Creek Hospital, one patient in Katherine Hospital and one patient in Royal Darwin Hospital. No COVID-19 patients are in ICU.
2,690 COVID-19 tests were processed across the NT yesterday.
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.
COVID-19 testing sites are open in Nhulunbuy, Katherine, Darwin, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs. Testing is also available at NT Health clinics in remote communities.
To arrange a COVID-19 test please book online here or contact the COVID-19 Hotline on 1800 490 484.
An indoor mask wearing mandate is in place in the Northern Territory. Everyone must wear a mask while inside any premises, vehicle or vessel where they cannot maintain a distance of 1.5 metres from other people. This includes pubs, clubs, restaurants, shopping centres, hairdressers, workplaces, public transport, taxi cabs, ride share and indoor boat cruises.
To reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading in our communities, it is important for everyone to follow all the health directions.
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