The Code Yellow at Royal Darwin Hospital and Palmerston Regional Hospital has now been lifted.
The Code Yellow was issued due to pressures in the Intensive Care Unit, Critical Care Unit and Emergency Department (ED), resulting in extended wait times in the ED.
Due to a number of measures being implemented, including redeploying staff and rescheduling some elective surgeries, demand pressures have eased and patient flow at the hospitals has improved.
While the Code Yellow has been lifted, elective surgery will operate as usual from Wednesday morning.
We thank the community for their patience and kindness during this time.
We would also like to thank our NT Health people for their resilience, persistence and dedication for coming to work each day, particularly when conditions are challenging.
If you are experiencing a health emergency, call Triple Zero (000) and ask for an ambulance.
You can also visit the Palmerston Urgent Care Clinic and the newly opened Darwin Urgent Care Clinic for same-day, non-life-threatening medical issues that can't wait for a regular doctor's appointment.
Use Urgent Care for:
Potential minor fractures, sprains, or sports injuriesCuts that require stitches or small burnsMild asthma flare-ups or respiratory illnessesMinor eye, ear, or urinary tract infections (UTIs)
If you are unsure of how to manage your illness or injury, please see a doctor, visit [http://www.healthdirect.gov.au] or call 1800 022 222
