Media Release
Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet NT COVID-19 update
4 February 2022
There were 1,004 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in the Northern Territory in the 24 hours to 8pm on 3 February 2022. Of these, 877 were positive cases from a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT).
Following the submission of further RAT results, the case number for the 24 hour reporting period to 8pm on 2 February 2022 has been amended to 1,279.
There were 608 cases recorded in the Top End Region, 224 in Central Australia, 55 in the East Arnhem region, 44 in the Big Rivers region, 12 in the Barkly region and 61 are under investigation.
There are currently 148 patients in hospital, with 16 patients requiring oxygen. There are six patients in ICU.
The number of active cases in the NT is about 7,090.
Pause elective surgery and day surgery
Elective surgery and day surgery will be temporarily postponed at some NT Health hospitals as required. This will be monitored and adjusted as needed in accordance with hospital requirements to manage the COVID-19 response.
This measure will ease pressure on the health system and ensure the resources required to manage acute COVID-19 cases in hospitals are maintained during the current outbreak.
All emergency surgery will continue unaffected.
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:
A lock-in for Ampilatwatja, Milikapiti, Galiwin'ku, Milingimbi Island and Palumpa until 2pm on Sunday 6 February and for Lajamanu until 5pm on Monday 7 FebruaryA Territory-wide mask mandate (indoors and outdoors)The Territory Vaccine Pass.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 the health directions:
Book your COVID-19 vaccine hereCheck in using The Territory Check In App every time, everywhereIf you have symptoms, stay away from others and get tested for COVID-19Wash your hands with soap and water and use hand sanitiser regularlyDo not go to work if you feel sickMaintain a physical distance of 1.5 metres where possible.
View information on COVID-19 symptoms and testing here.
