Lockdowns in Tennant Creek and Ali Curung are extended until 5pm on Thursday, NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner posts on Facebook.
In a Facebook post, NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner said a mask mandate for the Barkly region had also been extended until 5pm on Thursday.
A 48-hour mask mandate has been introduced for Alice Springs and the nearby community of Amoonguna, meaning masks must be worn inside public venues at all times.The mandate is due to end at 5pm on Friday.
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