BREAKING: Victoria has recorded 77 new cases of COVID-19 overnight, with 13 of those linked to outbreaks. Details here: COVID19 9News
The Darwin man, aged in his 30s, is a returned traveller who undertook a two-week quarantine period in Melbourne before staying with family in one of Melbourne's identified coronavirus hotspots while awaiting a flight to Darwin.The man is now in isolation at Royal Darwin hospital.
The state's Minister for Health Natasha Fyles has reassured residents of the minimal risk of community transmission. "I can understand Territorians will be anxious and alarmed hearing this news today but it's a considerable period of time since April when we last updated the community that we had a locally-diagnosed case," Ms Fyles said.NT Chief Health Officer Hugh Heggie said the new case is a reminder for people to stay vigilant to avoid the spread of the deadly virus.
"This is important message that we do have another case that's in the Territory and a reminder to all Territorians that this has not gone away," Mr Heggie said.
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