Protection of our vulnerable population is paramount
THE Territory has one of the most vulnerable populations in the country, and it’s important they know all the necessary details when overseas arrivals come into the NT
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THE Territory has one of the most vulnerable populations in the country, and coronavirus poses the biggest health threat to our communities.
From the onset of the pandemic, the main priority of NT health officials was to ensure there was no community transmission for the welfare of all residents, in particular Territorians in remote communities who already suffer from chronic health conditions.
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This month, hundreds of foreign military officials will quarantine in Darwin before participating in training with the Australian Defence College.
They will undergo quarantine at a “stand-alone facility” at a location that won’t be made public and it is not known where these personnel are coming from.
The Territory has recorded three cases of COVID-19 among military personnel since the pandemic began, two Australian Defence Force members and a 21-year-old US marine.
Health Minister Natasha Fyles assures Territorians the officials pose no risk to the community.
Defence has historically not disclosed the location of where personnel isolate nor the home states of infected members, citing security and personal reasons.
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These grounds are reasonable and it is important military officials remain secure.
But when it comes to the health of Territorians, especially if these personnel are coming from countries with a contagious coronavirus variant, we need concrete assurances our communities will remain safe.