Aboriginal groups fear Covid outbreaks inevitable after changes to close contact definition

Experts warn ‘wrong decision’ puts Northern Territory’s most vulnerable and remote communities at risk

Gunner said unvaccinated close contacts would also be required to isolate for 14 days, rather than seven.

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