The Northern Territory has recorded its fifth death related to COVID-19, a man in his 60s from the remote community of Kintore in Central Australia.
The man died on February 4 and his death was confirmed by NT Health this morning, according to a statement from the NT government released about 5pm on Sunday afternoon.
"The NT government extends its sincere condolences to the man's family and loved ones at this sad time," the statement said.
The number of coronavirus patients in Territory hospitals has climbed to a new record of 158, which is seven more than yesterday's total.
There are 28 patients requiring oxygen and three in intensive care.
The NT government announced 956 new coronavirus cases today, including 89 added to Saturday's tally.
Of the 867 new cases that are part of Sunday's reporting period, 552 cases were recorded in the Top End, 147 in Central Australia, 43 in the East Arnhem region, 23 in the Big Rivers region and 24 in the Barkly region.
Seventy-eight cases are under investigation.
The number of active cases in the NT is about 7,372.
Lock-ins lifted
Lock-in restrictions have been lifted for Ampilatwatja in Central Australia, Milikapiti in the Tiwi Islands, Galinwin'ku in Elcho Island, Milingimbi Island and Palumpa near Wadeye.
The change means there will no longer be restrictions in these communities preventing the movement of people, vaccinated or not.
However, biosecurity zones introduced by the Commonwealth that prevent travel in and out of remote communities will remain in place until February 17.
