There were 428 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in the NT in the 24 hours to 8pm on 28 April 2022. Of these, 385 were positive cases from a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT).
There were 281 cases recorded in the Top End region, 64 in Central Australia, 16 in East Arnhem, 27 in the Big Rivers region, six in the Barkly region and 34 are under investigation.
There are currently 47 patients in hospital. There are four patients requiring oxygen and two patients in ICU.
The number of active cases in the NT is 2,894.
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
Today is the last day of operations at the Palmerston COVID-19 Vaccination Centre, which will close from tomorrow due to high vaccination rates in the community. Anyone who has an appointment at the Palmerston Vaccination Centre will have their booking transferred to the Darwin COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Marrara.
The COVID-19 vaccine is available in the NT at participating GP clinics, pharmacies, respiratory clinics, Aboriginal health clinics and NT Health Vaccination Centres.
It's important all Territorians aged five years and over stay up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations. Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 significantly reduces the risk of serious illness and hospitalisation.
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
