The Latest Breaking News from Natasha Fyles

A fresh wave of COVID-19 cases in the NT is expected to peak in April, says Health Minister Natasha Fyles

Under new rules announced today, proof of vaccination is no longer required to enter sporting venues in the NT. But Territorians must show their vaccine pass if they want to buy alcohol at the game.

ABC News · Mar 31, 2022

NT Health authorities warn NT COVID-19 cases could rise after detection of Omicron sub-variant BA.2

The Northern Territory has so far avoided a resurgence in COVID-19 cases, but authorities are warning that could soon change, with Omicron sub-variant BA.2 now confirmed in the community.

ABC News · Mar 29, 2022

The NT's Country Liberal Party to introduce bill stipulating automatic prison time for assaults on police, frontline workers

The Country Liberal Party says laws in the Northern Territory need to be strengthened to better protect police and frontline workers, by locking up those who assault them. However, the government has criticised the move and is likely to vote it down.

ABC News · Mar 28, 2022

NT government defends surprise border rule changes as AMA calls for disaster declaration in Alice Springs

NT Health Minister Natasha Fyles defends recent changes to the territory's border rules, saying they will allow police and health resources to be focused on where they are needed most.

ABC News · Feb 21, 2022

COVID-19 cases detected in Don Dale youth detention facility, Health Minister Natasha Fyles tests positive

Thirteen cases are confirmed inside Don Dale as the Northern Territory government announces there are now 156 patients with COVID-19 in NT hospitals. The NT Health Minister has also tested positive to COVID-19.

ABC News · Feb 7, 2022

NT records third COVID-related death as number of patients in ICU grows

There are now 129 people in hospitals across the Northern Territory with COVID-19, 13 of whom need oxygen, with five patients in the ICU.

ABC News · Feb 2, 2022

NT cabinet minister Paul Kirby contracts COVID, as hospitalisation rate increases

Paul Kirby becomes the first member of the Northern Territory cabinet to test positive to COVID-19 as 1,122 new cases are announced.

ABC News · Feb 1, 2022

NT brings in outdoor mask mandate, as Territory COVID-19 hospital admissions rise to new peak of 111

There are now 111 people with COVID-19 in Northern Territory hospitals, including five in intensive care, as Health Minister Natasha Fyles announces a seven-day outdoor mask mandate amid a growing number of cases.

ABC News · Jan 29, 2022

NT virus cases jump with late test results

The Northern Territory has reported a jump in COVID-19 infections with Wednesday's case numbers also revised up.

AAP · Jan 27, 2022

NT COVID-19 hospital patient numbers hit new record, as infected man dies in Tennant Creek

NT Health Minister Natasha Fyles says a man who was in the "early stages" of a COVID-19 infection has died in Tennant Creek, but his death is not being recorded as COVID related yet.

ABC News · Jan 27, 2022