IN FULL: NT authorities provide an update on COVID-19 | ABC News

The Northern Territory has recorded 9 new cases, all were announced last night and are from the remote community of Binjari, near Katherine. Chief Minister Michael Gunner confirmed the nine cases announced late last night are four women aged 23-78 and five men aged 17-47 and are from different households. A 78-year-old woman is being treated in Royal Darwin Hospital, while the other eight cases have been taken to Howard Springs. The Australian Defence Force is assisting with transferring positive cases and close contacts. No other new cases have been confirmed, but the Chief Minister says more cases should be expected in Binjari and the lockdown is not likely to exit lockdown “in the next few weeks” Subscribe: Read more here: ABC News provides around the clock coverage of news events as they break in Australia and abroad, including the latest coronavirus pandemic updates. It’s news when you want it, from Australia’s most trusted news organisation. For more