Travel restrictions and border controls

New travel restrictions and border controls from Tuesday 24 March.

Restrictions on social gatherings

New restrictions on social gatherings will be implemented from 12 midday local time Monday 23 March.

Contact tracing

These are the flights we are currently tracing. If you were on these flights please contact the Public Health Unit on 08 8922 8044.

Two additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Territory

A Territory couple who disembarked from the Ruby Princess cruise ship in Sydney and flew to Darwin tested positive to Coronavirus (COVID-19) today.

This brings the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus COVID-19 in the NT to five in total.

Northern Territory Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Two people have today tested positive to Coronavirus (COVID-19). This brings the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus COVID-19 in the NT to three in total.

20th March Prime Minister’s Media Statement

The Prime Minister, state and territory Premiers and Chief Ministers met today for the National Cabinet and agreed to further actions to protect the Australian community from the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

A 2nd case has been confirmed in the NT.

The Director Centre Disease Control in Darwin has just advised that a second case of coronavirus has been confirmed. The male, who returned from overseas in the last 48 hours, followed protocol and immediately went into self-isolation. Health authorities are contacting those who were in close contact during the flight.

Update on events, gatherings and meetings

In response to the Australian Government’s COVID-19 advice regarding mass gatherings, the Department of Tourism, Sport and Culture has assessed events under the risk assessment tool.

The Territory's jobs rescue and recovery plan

The Territory Labor Government will deliver a $65 million Jobs Rescue and Recovery Plan to protect Territorians from the deep economic impacts of the coronavirus.

Media statement - Update on events affected by COVID-19 measures

In response to the Australian Government’s COVID-19 advice against holding events of 500 people or more, the Territory Labor Government has announced changes to its list of events over the coming months.