Australia’s Northern Territory has put in place a lockout of unvaccinated residents after 256 new COVID-19 cases were recorded on Wednesday. In a press conference on Thursday, Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner said that the Territory-wide lockout will be effective from 1 p.m. on Thursday until 12 p.m. on Monday. “People who are not fully vaccinated present the greatest risk of spreading the virus and are the most at risk of becoming seriously ill if they get the virus,” Gunner said. Meanwhile, fully vaccinated Territorians may go about their lives, as usual, provided they comply with the new mask mandate. Unvaccinated residents 16 and over must stay home, only being allowed to leave for medical treatment, essential goods and services, or to provide support to a person who cannot support themselves. In addition, they cannot travel more than 30km (18.4 miles) from home unless in need of medical care, which …