To try to stop the spread of Coronavirus, the Prime Minister announced yesterday that places where large groups of people gather will close from midday today.
This means bars, pubs, clubs, cinemas, indoor sporting venues and places of worship will be closed until further notice. Restaurants and cafes will offer takeaway only. At this stage, State Premiers and Chief Ministers have agreed that schools should remain open. Read the Prime Minister’s full media statement here
On Saturday, the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory Michael Gunner announced that from Tuesday 24th March everyone entering the NT will have to self-quarantine (stay home) for 14 days to prevent the possible spread of the virus to other people. Freight, flight crews, health workers and other emergency professionals will be exempt. Read Chief Minister Gunner’s full media statement here
There are now 5 confirmed cases in the NT, with no new cases recorded on Sunday. These are all cases of people who have recently travelled. There is no evidence that the virus has spread locally in the community in the NT. One of these cases is a NSW resident and so is officially considered a NSW case. The other four cases are NT residents. For regular updates on the situation in the Northern Territory, visit coronavirus.nt.gov.au.