The Northern Territory is today reporting the death of a female in her 50s related to COVID-19.
She was from a remote community in the West Arnhem region and had underlying health conditions.
There have now been 27 COVID-19 related deaths recorded in the NT since the start of the pandemic.
There were 660 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in the NT in the 24 hours to 8pm on 3 March 2022. Of these, 437 were positive cases from a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT).
There were 326 cases recorded in the Top End region, 85 in Central Australia, 47 in East Arnhem, 104 in the Big Rivers region, 27 in the Barkly region and 71 are under investigation.
There are currently 48 patients in hospital, with eight patients requiring oxygen. There are two patients in ICU.
The number of active cases in the NT is 3,677.
Public health measures
To slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community and reduce the rate of transmission, the following public health measures are in place across the NT:
A Territory-wide indoor mask mandate is in place until Monday 7 March 2022An indoor mask mandate will remain for high-risk settings and the Big Rivers regionIt is highly recommended that all people aged 12 years and over wear a mask outdoors when physical distancing cannot be appliedThe Territory Vaccine Pass
COVID-19 vaccination
It’s important everyone aged 16 years and over has their booster dose. Three doses of the vaccine significantly reduces your risk of getting really sick from COVID-19 and will help to protect you against any future strains of the virus.
You can have your booster, three months after your second dose. If you have had COVID-19, you can get vaccinated as soon as you have recovered.
Protect your children against COVID-19 by getting them vaccinated. All children aged five years and over should get the COVID-19 vaccine.
The COVID-19 vaccine is available at NT Health Vaccination Centres, participating GP clinics, respiratory clinics and Aboriginal health clinics.
Book online here or call the COVID-19 Hotline on 1800 490 484.
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.
To reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading in our communities, it is important for everyone to follow all health directions:
• 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.
View information on COVID-19 symptoms and testing here.
