First person in NT fined for not self-isolating
NT POLICE have fined the first person in the Territory for failing to comply with the strict new self-isolation regulations aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19.
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NT POLICE have fined the first person in the Territory for failing to comply with the strict new self-isolation regulations aimed a preventing the spread of COVID-19.
A 52-year-old man in Darwin was issued a $1,099 fine on Tuesday for failing to comply with the directions of the NT Chief Health Officer.
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He returned from overseas on March 23 and was subject to a 14-day self-quarantine order.
In a statement released on Tuesday, NT Police said: “The public can be assured that fines will be issued to anyone not respecting the community and doing the right thing.”
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All of the people had recently returned from overseas.
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