The Northern Territory government has no plans to introduce COVID-19 restrictions ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations, as the Omicron variant continues to spread.
Northern Territory health authorities have flagged the possibility of new COVID-19 restrictions in coming days, but the Territory government says there are no plans yet for measures affecting gatherings on New Year's Eve.New Year's Eve plans in the Northern Territory are expected to go ahead without COVID-19 restrictionsBusiness and hospitality groups say they are opposed to density limits
"We're now working on the assumption that all of our cases coming into the Territory are Omicron," Ms Fyles said.UPDATES: Read our round-up of the latest news on the COVID-19 pandemic "There'll be events in the future, or locations, where mask-wearing will be mandated, and that's important." Some 52 cases have been linked to interstate arrivals since the Territory's borders reopened on December 20.Today, Chief Minister Michael Gunner is expected to attend aThe change is intended to alleviate nationwide pressure on health and testing clinics.Aboriginal groups and health expertsThe Northern Land Council issued a statement urging the NT to "stand firm for all Territorians" at the meeting of national leaders.
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