The NT will keep its borders closed to Victoria 'indefinitely' in a bid to prevent the spread of coronavirus

Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner says the Territory's borders will stay closed to all of Victoria 'until further notice'.

'Three reasons' for tougher restrictions

But today's announcement means anyone from anywhere in Victoria will be forced into quarantine if they travel to the Northern Territory from July 17."First, the escalating cases in Melbourne," he said.

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