The Northern Territory is today reporting the death of a male in his 60s with COVID-19.
The man, who was from a remote community in the Big Rivers region, had underlying health conditions, and passed away at Royal Darwin Hospital.
The total number of COVID-19 related deaths recorded in the NT since the start of the pandemic remains at 30. The death of a man in his 50's from East Arnhem was reported for a second time on 5 March 2022. The reporting error was identified today and the total COVID-19 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic has been revised. NT Health apologises for the error.
There were 326 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in the NT in the 24 hours to 8pm on 9 March 2022. Of these, 289 were positive cases from a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT).
There were 188 cases recorded in the Top End region, 23 in Central Australia, 13 in East Arnhem, 17 in the Big Rivers region, six in the Barkly region and 79 are under investigation.
There are currently 33 patients in hospital, with five patients requiring oxygen. There are two patients in ICU.
The number of active cases in the NT is 2,356.
Public health measures
The indoor mask mandate in place across the Big Rivers region will lift at 12.01am on Friday 11 March 2022.
To slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community and reduce the rate of transmission, the following public health measures are in place across the NT:
Masks must be worn in high-risk settings including hospitals, GP clinics, remote health clinics, renal facilities, aged care facilities, family violence shelters, sobering up shelters, homeless shelters, corrections facilities and disability facilities. Disability support workers need to wear a mask when undertaking home-services.Masks must also be worn in airports and on flights, in line with federal requirements.It is highly recommended that all people aged 12 years and over wear a mask when physical distancing cannot be appliedThe Territory Vaccine Pass
COVID-19 vaccination
It's important everyone aged 16 years and over has their booster dose. Three doses of the vaccine significantly reduces your risk of getting really sick from COVID-19 and will help to protect you against any future strains of the virus.
You can have your booster, three months after your second dose. If you have had COVID-19, you can get vaccinated as soon as you have recovered.
Protect your children against COVID-19 by getting them vaccinated. All children aged five years and over should get the COVID-19 vaccine.
The COVID-19 vaccine is available at NT Health Vaccination Centres, participating GP clinics, respiratory clinics and Aboriginal health clinics.
Book online here or call the COVID-19 Hotline on 1800 490 484.
COVID-19 testing
Everyone should get tested for COVID-19 if showing symptoms. A number of NT Rapid Antigen Testing and Distribution Points here have been established.
To reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading in our communities, it is important for everyone to follow all health directions:
* 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.
View information on COVID-19 symptoms and testing here
