Negative results have returned following repeat testing of wastewater samples taken in Katherine after the detection of viral fragments from the Katherine Golf Club catchment for the period 5 – 6 and for the Bicentennial Road catchment for the period 7 – 8 November.
This outcome may indicate a person who transited through the catchment area shed fragments of the virus, and the results may be linked to COVID-19 cases confirmed in the recent outbreak.
As an extra protection measure, yesterday NT Health contact tracers worked with close contacts from Katherine to re-confirm their movements. These close contacts are in quarantine and will also continue to be tested for COVID-19.
It is important all Territorians and visitors get tested for COVID-19 if showing any symptoms such as a cough, fever, shortness of breath, muscle aches, change in taste or smell and a sore throat.
To arrange a COVID test please book online here
