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A unofficial community feed of COVID-19 related news/updates from the Northern Territory. Stay safe you mob! 📞 Hotline: 1800 008 002

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As of today, Territorians who are deemed close contacts of a COVID-19 case will no longer need to isolate if they are triple-vaccinated. But some rules will still apply. abc.net.au/news/2022-04-26/n…
NT Health relaxes COVID-19 isolation rules for close contacts, changes definition of unvaccinated

NT Health relaxes COVID-19 isolation rules for close contacts, changes definition of unvaccinated

From midnight tonight, Territorians who are deemed close contacts of a COVID-19 case will no longer need to isolate if they are triple-vaccinated. But some rules will still apply.

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Dr Aleeta explains why you should get a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose: youtube.com/watch?v=Yg6wyH6I…
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Darwin man's COVID-19 death reported nearly one week after he died, bringing the NT's toll to 37: abc.net.au/news/2022-04-18/n…
Darwin man's COVID-19 death reported by authorities nearly a week after he died

Darwin man's COVID-19 death reported by authorities nearly a week after he died

The man died at Royal Darwin Hospital six days ago, bringing the Northern Territory's coronavirus death toll to 37.

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If you need to do a RAT ( Rapid antigen test ) then watch the video below on youtube @healthgovau @IndigenousX youtu.be/6yWL7Wkywj0
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Why do some people not catch COVID-19, despite exposure? Scientists are trying to solve the puzzle: abc.net.au/news/health/2022-…
Why do some people seem not to get COVID-19?

Why do some people seem not to get COVID-19?

Most of us know someone who has managed to dodge catching COVID-19, despite being in a household with people who are sick. What makes some of us more resistant than others?

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Elderly man from remote community dies with COVID-19, in 36th coronavirus-related death in the NT abc.net.au/news/2022-04-02/m…
Elderly man from remote community dies with COVID-19, in 36th coronavirus-related death in the NT

Elderly man from remote community dies with COVID-19, in 36th coronavirus-related death in the NT

A man in his 80s has died with COVID-19 at Alice Springs Hospital, as the NT today reports 421 new cases.

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What do I need to know about getting tested for COVID? Introduction from our CEO John Paterson who just had COVID19 These videos have been developed by AMSANT to give you important information about COVID. #getvaccinatedandboosted Watch here youtu.be/wiFJNsPJJoA
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The peak of the current NT COVID-19 wave "has passed" despite two deaths and 624 new cases yesterday. abc.net.au/news/2022-03-02/m…
NT's COVID mask mandate to lift, Chief Minister says wave's peak has passed

NT's COVID mask mandate to lift, Chief Minister says wave's peak has passed

From Monday, masks will no longer be required except in high-risk settings, as Chief Minister Michael Gunner declares the NT is past the peak of the Omicron wave.

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The NT's mandatory mask mandate will lift on Monday, but some tourism organisations will still require it: abc.net.au/news/2022-03-03/n…
Why this NT tour guide will ask tourists to wear masks after the mandate ends

Why this NT tour guide will ask tourists to wear masks after the mandate ends

As international travellers return to the NT, Tourism Top End is seeking legal advice about what they can — and can't — include in a voluntary code of conduct for tour operators in Kakadu National...

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COMMUNITY UPDATE – ENTRY TO APY LANDS The @APY_Lands Executive Board has reviewed entry requirements to the Lands as #COVID19 continues to threaten vulnerable communities. Entry remains only to essential services workers. APY Permits will consider others case-by-case. More 👇🏿
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NT records 20th COVID-related death, a Darwin man in his 50s, as hospital admissions remain steady: abc.net.au/news/2022-02-25/n…
Man in his 50s becomes NT's 20th COVID death, as hospital numbers remain stable

Man in his 50s becomes NT's 20th COVID death, as hospital numbers remain stable

NT authorities say the man had underlying health conditions and died at Royal Darwin Hospital. There are now 101 COVID-19 patients in Territory hospitals.

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APO NT calls for urgent Commonwealth support as the NT COVID response falters Aboriginal Peak Organisations NT (APO NT) today called for urgent action from the Commonwealth Govt in the face of a growing emergency in the COVID-19 response in the NT facebook.com/101029641248834…
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How is COVID-19 affecting First Nations people? @CAACongress @ANUMedSchool. abc.net.au/radionational/pro…
How is COVID-19 affecting Indigenous Australians? - ABC listen

How is COVID-19 affecting Indigenous Australians? - ABC listen

Some of Australia's most vulnerable people are in the midst of dealing with a widespread outbreak of COVID-19, as the virus spreads in the Northern Territory. Soon Western Australia, where there are...

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The Northern Territory Government will imminently lift its mask mandate. Exact date to be confirmed. The mandate has been in place since new year's eve. abc.net.au/news/2022-02-23/n…
The NT may soon scrap its mask mandate. Struggling bars and businesses say 'it's time'

The NT may soon scrap its mask mandate. Struggling bars and businesses say 'it's time'

A Northern Territory-wide indoor mask mandate that has taken a heavy toll on businesses may soon be lifted. Industry groups say that move cannot come soon enough.

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The NT's COVID-19 death toll rises to 15 with the death of a Tennant Creek woman: abc.net.au/news/2022-02-20/n…
Tennant Creek woman becomes NT's 15th COVID-19 death as hospital numbers remain stable

Tennant Creek woman becomes NT's 15th COVID-19 death as hospital numbers remain stable

The Northern Territory records its 15th COVID-19 death since the start of the pandemic — a Tennant Creek woman in her 70s. 

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Royal Darwin Hospital calls Code Yellow emergency as NT records three COVID-related deaths yesterday. There have now been 13 COVID-19-related deaths in the Territory since the start of the pandemic: abc.net.au/news/2022-02-16/n…
Code Yellow overcrowding emergency called at Royal Darwin Hospital, NT reports three COVID-related...

Code Yellow overcrowding emergency called at Royal Darwin Hospital, NT reports three COVID-related...

The emergency declaration came as authorities reported three COVID-related deaths, a new daily record, and after unions called on the NT government to declare a Code Brown for the entire health...

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Northern Territory reports three COVID-related deaths, a new daily record abc.net.au/news/2022-02-16/n…
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Really important to remember who is baring the brunt of the NT's COVID-19 outbreak. In the Territory 13 people have died, 12 of them are Indigenous Australians. Indigenous Australians make up 92% of COVID deaths, but only a third of the NT's population.
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Northern Territory reports three COVID-related deaths, a new daily record abc.net.au/news/2022-02-16/n…
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The Northern Territory has recorded its 10th COVID-related death — a woman in her 50s from the Tiwi Islands community of Milikapiti: abc.net.au/news/2022-02-13/w…
Woman from Tiwi Islands dies with COVID-19, becomes NT's 10th coronavirus death

Woman from Tiwi Islands dies with COVID-19, becomes NT's 10th coronavirus death

COVID-19 deaths in the NT have doubled over the past week, with the government announcing 164 patients are in hospital with the virus across the Territory.

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1383 new COVID-19 cases in the NT today. 7733 active cases now with 170 in hospital and 2 in ICU: coronavirus.nt.gov.au/curren…
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