MASK MANDATE EXTENDED IN KATHERINE

Source – SecureNT

MASK MANDATE EXTENDED IN KATHERINE, MASK MANDATE ENDS IN DARWIN

The mask mandate for Greater Darwin will finish at 5pm today, while the mask mandate in Katherine will be extended for 24 hours until 5pm on Saturday, 13 November, 2021, due to positive wastewater results.

Wastewater results for the Katherine Golf Club and the Bicentennial Road catchments in Katherine returned a positive result today – for the period November 10-11.There are no known cases of COVID-19 or close contacts associated with the Bicentennial Road catchment. All people in Katherine are reminded that the current mask mandate will remain in place until 5pm on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Rules include:· Face masks must be worn outside of the home when you are unable to maintain a physical distance of 1.5 metres – this includes at places like the supermarket, shops, the hairdresser and on public transport. Workers who come into close contact with patrons, or who work in crowded environments will need to wear a mask. You do not have to wear a mask while exercising or playing sport.· Patrons at restaurants, cafes and pubs must wear a mask unless eating or drinking. Dance floors can open but masks must be worn.