Ali Curung will enter into a lockdown immediately until 5pm on Wednesday, 22 December 2021.
This is due to one new case of COVID-19 being reported in the community this afternoon. In addition, the community also has a low first dose vaccination rate of 44 per cent for people aged 16 years and over.
During a lockdown, residents must stay at home and are only permitted to leave for the following five reasons:
1. Medical treatment, including COVID testing or vaccination
2. For essential goods and services, like groceries, medications or power tokens. Only one household member should visit the store, once per day.
3. For work that is considered essential.
4. For one hour of outdoor exercise a day within 5 km from your home with one other person or people from your house.
5. To provide care and support to a family member or person who cannot support themselves. In case of an emergency.
Masks must be worn outside of the home.
Essential workers who are fully vaccinated or have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine can continue to go to work.
All people who have been in Ali Curung and Tennant Creek, since 10 December, must immediately isolate, get tested for COVID-19 and remain in isolation until they receive a negative result.
Those people who have since left the area and are in transit – must stop at the nearest COVID-19 testing facility. Anyone who has travelled interstate is highly encouraged to get tested for COVID-19.
People may not enter the lockdown area, unless it is to access essential services, such as fuel or to transit through.
COVID-19 Testing
Got symptoms? Get tested for COVID-19.
COVID-19 testing sites are open in Tennant Creek, Katherine, Alice Springs, Nhulunbuy and Darwin and testing is 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.
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 here
· Check in using The Territory Check In App every time, everywhere
· 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.
