Northern Territory Chief Minister, Michael Gunner, has flagged yesterday that the Territory is likely to add more COVID-19 hotspots to its banned travellers list, and will be maintaining its hard border controls for at least another 18 months.
Currently, visitors from any COVID-19 hotspot are required to enter into 14 days of supervised quarantine, at their own expense, on arrival in the Territory.
“My advice to every Territorian is if you can stay in the Territory. You’re safe here, don’t go,” the Chief Minister said.
“If you can, cancel your Christmas holiday plans and stay here in the Northern Territory.
“We’re working towards at least an 18-month window from today towards the end of next year of how we are resourcing our borders.
“At the moment it’s indefinite [hotspot status] to Victoria. I’ve got no idea when Victoria will ever get it under control.
“Territorians first — this is what I think I need to do to make sure some of the most vulnerable people in the world stay safe.
“If you’re as safe as us, you’re welcome here, if not, sorry but we’re closed to you.”
IMAGE: Uluru – Northern Territory Visitors Bureau
