NT Covid update 9 March

NT Government

9 March 2022

There were 205 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in the NT in the 24 hours to 8pm on 8 March 2022. Of the total COVID-19 cases reported, 170 were from a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT).

There were 131 cases recorded in the Top End region, 34 in Central Australia, six in East Arnhem, 24 in the Big Rivers region, eight in the Barkly region and two are under investigation.

There are currently 33 patients in hospital, with eight patients requiring oxygen. There is one patient in ICU.

The number of active cases in the NT is 2,643.

Public health measures

The indoor mask mandate in place across the Big Rivers region will lift at 12.01am on Friday 11 March 2022.

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:

· Masks must be worn in high-risk settings including hospitals, GP clinics, remote health clinics, renal facilities, aged care facilities, family violence shelters, sobering up shelters, homeless shelters, corrections facilities and disability facilities. Disability support workers need to wear a mask when undertaking home-services.

· Masks must also be worn in airports and on flights, in line with federal requirements.

· It is highly recommended that all people aged 12 years and over wear a mask when physical distancing cannot be applied

· The Territory Vaccine Pass

COVID-19 vaccination

It’s important everyone aged 16 years and over has their booster dose. 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.

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