That decision will be made based on today s case numbers.
When the lockdown is lifted, it is likely some restrictions will remain including mask-wearing, NT Chief Health Officer Dr Hugh Heggie suggested today.
The new case arrived in Darwin on Friday and was transferred to Howard Springs.
His first COVID-19 test returned a negative result but he has since tested positive overnight.
Mr Gunner said there was no reason to believe he had been in the community while infectious.
Although the man is unlikely to have been infectious while at the airport, Mr Gunner said he wasn t prepared to take any punts .