NT Health
The Chief Health Officer requires anyone who comes to the NT that has left quarantine in another state or Territory, to get a COVID-19 test on Day 17 after their quarantine period started.
This is one of the measures included in the updated CHO Directions for Territory Border Restrictions, which came into effect on 5 June 2021 at 12:01AM.
As part of these extra protections, a person must now also declare on their NT Border Entry Form if they have been in quarantine in another jurisdiction in the 28 days prior to entering the Territory.
In addition to this, anyone entering the Northern Territory (whether or not they are required to quarantine) must get a COVID-19 test if required to, at any time during the 28 days after entry. Refusal to test will result in quarantine for 10 days, or for those people already in quarantine a 10-day extension of their quarantine period.
These new health directions are being introduced to protect Territorians against COVID-19. Breaches of quarantine interstate have led to a number of outbreaks across Australia, some caused by new highly infectious variants of concern.
The risk of COVID-19 in our communities cannot be eliminated which is why it is important for everyone to follow all health directions.
If you have any symptoms, get tested for COVID-19. This is a key tool towards early detection and prevention of any community spread.
You can book a COVID-19 test online at https://covid19appointment.nt.gov.au/test
