Greater Darwin's lockdown will be LIFTED, as the Northern Territory records no new local COVID-19 cases. However, stay-at-home orders for Katherine are being extended. 9News
Restrictions for Greater Darwin will be in place until 12pm on August 26 for high-risk activities to reduce the risk of COVID-19.
All businesses and places where customers and clients visit need to use a check-in system, like The Territory Check-In App. Pen and paper will still be permitted. Residents are still required to check in everywhere they go, regardless of the time spend at that location. From 12pm today, there will be no restrictions on the reasons to leave home if you live in Greater Darwin, however residents are asked to remain COVID-19 safe.Travel is permitted outside of Greater Darwin - a mask must be worn when you cannot maintain a physical distance of 1.5 metres.Face masks must be worn in public when you cannot maintain a physical distance of 1.5 metres.Wear a mask when out for dinner but it can be removed when seated and eating and drinking.
Hospitality venues are open for seated service only. Patrons will be required to wear a mask when they go to the bar to order but this can be removed when seated and eating and drinking.Physical distancing and mask-wearing is required.Guests should not attend if sick.Big events must have a QR Code system in place and be able to comply with physical distancing and mask wearing requirements.Indoor exercise including at gyms, Zumba, barre, pilates and yoga studios will remain closed.
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