The Northern Territory has recorded two new cases of COVID-19.
The cases are located in Kalkarindji and Timber Creek, bringing the total number of cases in the NT outbreak to 90. Both cases have been transferred to the Centre for National Resilience.
Test results for a presumptive positive test in Timber Creek are expected later tonight and will be reported on tomorrow.
Kalkarindji, Daguragu, Timber Creek and Gilwi will enter into a lockout immediately until 2pm on Friday 17 December 2021, following the positive cases.
Under a lockout, fully vaccinated residents are able to live normally within the lockout area. Everyone must wear a mask outside of their place of residence. Travel is not permitted outside of the lockout area.
Unvaccinated residents, including those people who have received only their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, must stay at home during a lockout period and are only permitted to leave for the following five reasons:
- Medical treatment, including COVID testing or vaccination
- For essential goods and services, like groceries, power tokens and medications
- For work that is considered essential and can't be done at home
- For one hour of outdoor exercise a day within 5 km from your home with one other person or people from your house
- To provide care and support to a family member or person who cannot support themselves.
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
- Check in using The Territory Check In App every time, everywhere
- Comply with social distancing protocols with limitations on number of persons in a room
- 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.
