The ACT has recorded its first death of this outbreak after a terminally ill man in his 90s died with COVID-19.
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It was the fourth death in the territory since the pandemic began.
The territory recorded 19 new COVID-19 cases on Monday with new transmission sites identified at a further two constructions sites.
The cluster connected to a CBD building site also grew by three cases today.
The Chief Minister Andrew Barr also outlined a detailed path forward for lifting the current lockdown.
Canberra's quarantine capacity has been expanded with a new facility established at a tourist park in Canberra's inner north, as health authorities work to manage COVID-19 cases across the territory's continuing outbreak.
And in news that will bring a smile back to the face of anyone avoiding the sight of their lockdown regrowth/split ends/general mop top, a Canberra hairdresser has started offering at-home colour kits via click and collect.
Meantime PE teachers at Mount Stromlo High School are getting creative to keep kids active.
My name is Alex Crowe and I'll be keeping you updated this evening.
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