NT records 75 new COVID-19 cases as PCR test dumped for interstate arrivals

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NT records 75 new COVID-19 cases as PCR test dumped for interstate arrivals
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'We will sort it out when you get here.' The Northern Territory has scrapped the requirement for interstate arrivals to produce a negative PCR test result prior to arriving. 9News

NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner said 24 people were in hospital with the virus in the territory.

Mr Gunner has announced the government has scrapped the requirement for interstate arrivals to produce a negative PCR test result prior to arriving in the territory due to supply issues and testing wait times in other states and territories.Morrison accused of allowing Aussies to be 'ripped off' for rapid tests

He said arrivals to the territory would be given a rapid antigen test, with results to be filed online within two hours. Mr Gunner advised people to stop trying to get PCR tests and rapid antigen tests to travel to the territory.NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner has announced a change to the territory's entry requirements.

The rapid antigen tests kits will be available at the airport and at collection points on roads in the territory.There are more than 90 exposure sites on the government's website.Mr Gunner said it was "more important than ever" that people used QR codes to check in at venues.

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