NT Health is urging Territorians to remain vigilant as COVID-19 cases continue to rise ahead of the Darwin Show long weekend.
COVID-19 cases have increased rapidly over the last few days in the Territory and we are seeing a rise in hospital admissions in the Top End Region, particularly at Royal Darwin Hospital.
There were 642 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in the NT in the 24 hours to 4pm on 19 July 2022, bringing the active case numbers to 3,510.
There are currently 68 patients in hospital in the Northern Territory, including 58 in Royal Darwin Hospital. There are four patients requiring oxygen and one patient in the ICU.
The current rise in COVID-19 cases ahead of the long weekend is a timely reminder for all Territorians to help stop the spread by:
o Wearing masks indoors and outdoors when social distancing is not possible
o Staying at home if you’re unwell, even if your symptoms are mild
o Maintaining good hand hygiene and using hand sanitiser
o Staying up to date with vaccinations, including the fourth COVID-19 booster if eligible
o Taking a Rapid Antigen Test if you experience symptoms and registering positive results online here
Free Rapid Antigen Tests remain available from a number of participating GP clinics, remote and urban primary health clinics and Aboriginal health clinics across the Northern Territory. They can also be purchased from pharmacies and supermarkets. For a full list of distribution points visit here
A fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is now available for all Territorians aged 30 years and over at participating GP clinics, pharmacies, respiratory clinics, urban and remote health clinics and Aboriginal health clinics.
