The Northern Territory is today reporting the death of a female in her 90s with COVID-19.
The woman had underlying health conditions and passed away at an aged care facility in Greater Darwin.
The total number of COVID-19 related deaths recorded in the NT since the start of the pandemic is 38.
There were 594 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in the NT in the 24 hours to 8pm on 19 April 2022. Of these, 529 were positive cases from a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT).
There were 440 cases recorded in the Top End region, 59 in Central Australia, 12 in East Arnhem, 13 in the Big Rivers region, 12 in the Barkly region and 58 are under investigation.
There are currently 44 patients in hospital. There are seven patients requiring oxygen and two patients in ICU.
The number of active cases in the NT is 3,050.
Public health measures
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 applied.
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
