Confusion around wearing masks while exercising during the Territory lockdown clarified
Confusion around wearing masks while exercising has been clarified as police report the Territory public as a whole have been following Covid-19 rules and co-operating with authorities.
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CONFUSION around wearing masks while exercising has been clarified as police report the Territory public as a whole have been following Covid-19 rules and co-operating with authorities.
The Covid-19 restrictions came into force at 1pm Sunday.
Northern Watch Commander Acting Senior Sergeant Michael Fields said police had been in public areas reminding people to wear a mask.
“Members of the public have on the whole been compliant with the latest Chief Health Officer direction to wear masks,” A/Sen Sgt Fields said.
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A/Sen Sgt Fields said since the lockdown people had been reporting breaches to police.
“Anyone wishing to report a breach of Covid restrictions can do so on 131444,” he said.
“More detailed information on the current Covid restrictions can be located on the Secure NT website.”
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