There were 849 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in the Northern Territory in the 24 hours to 8pm on 29 January 2022. Of these, 569 were positive cases from a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT).
Following the submission of further RAT results, we have also amended the case number for the 24 hour reporting period to 8pm on January 28 to 879.
There were 483 cases recorded in the Top End Region, 186 in Central Australia, 54 in the Barkly Region and 25 in the East Arnhem Region.
Cases recorded in communities under lockdown or lockout restrictions:
20 cases in Galiwin’ku2 cases in Yuendumu66 cases in Milikapiti1 case in Ampilatwatja1 case in Milingimbi29 cases in Palumpa
There are currently 121 patients in hospital, with eight patients requiring oxygen. There are three patients in ICU.
The number of active cases in the NT is about 5,160.
1,372 COVID-19 PCR tests were processed across the NT yesterday.
Public health measures
Lock-in for Ampilatwatja, Palumpa, Milingimbi, Milikapiti, Galiwinku
Ampilatwatja, Palumpa, Milingimbi, Milikapiti and the Wessel Islands Archipelago, encompassing Elcho Island including Galiwin’ku and Wessel Island including Martjanba, will enter a lock-in from 2pm today for seven days. This is to minimise movement out of these communities to help manage the spread of COVID-19.
During a lock-in, residents can move freely within the area, but are not able to leave unless it is for an authorised reason.
To help enforce this measure, non-essential passenger transport in and out of the lock-in areas will cease.
Essential workers who are fully vaccinated can continue to enter and exit.
Lockout to lift for Alice Springs, Amoonguna, Yuendumu and Yuelamu
The lockout has now lifted for Alice Springs, Amoonguna, Yuendumu and Yuelamu. There are now no restrictions for these areas regarding movement for people who are vaccinated or unvaccinated.
To slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community and reduce the rate of transmission the following additional public health measures are in place across the NT:
A Territory-wide mask mandate (indoors and outdoors)The Territory Vaccine Pass.
Changes to NT border entry requirements
From Tuesday 1 February 2022, fully vaccinated interstate arrivals to the NT are no longer required follow a COVID-19 testing regime or use the G2G Now app.
All people entering the NT must complete a Border Entry Form here before arrival.
People who are unvaccinated are unable to enter the NT unless they receive an exemption and must undertake 14 days of mandatory supervised quarantine.
Anyone caught breaching Chief Health Officer (CHO) Directions faces a $5,000 fine.
COVID-19 testing
Everyone should get tested for COVID-19 if showing symptoms. A number of NT Rapid Antigen Testing and Distribution Points here have been established.
Individuals can collect RATs for free from NT distribution centres located in Darwin, Katherine, Nhulunbuy, Alice Springs and Tennant Creek.
To reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading in our communities, it is important for everyone to follow all the health directions:
Book your COVID-19 vaccine hereCheck 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.
