Two more Territorians fined for breaching self-quarantine
ANOTHER two Territorians have been fined for breaching their self-quarantine.
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ANOTHER two Territorians have been fined for breaching their self-quarantine.
A 43-year-old man in Wulagi was fined for failing to self-quarantines after he had returned home from Melbourne.
Police were notified by a concerned member of the public and spoke with the man, who admitted the breach.
A 23-year-old female in Zuccoli breached self-quarantine by attending a supermarket on two occasions to buy groceries.
The shop manager contacted police to report the breaches.
Police spoke with the woman who confirmed she had attended the supermarket.
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Both individuals were issued with an infringement penalty of $1,099 and referred to environmental health officers, who will conduct risk assessments on them and determine if contract tracing is required.
According to NT Police, 2074 compliance checks have now been completed in the Territory, with six fines issued.