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 ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ 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.
