ESCAPING AUSTRALIA'S COVID QUARANTINE FACILITY

 Since the confirmation of cases in the community of Robinson River and Katherine on November 15, positive cases and hundreds of household and other close contacts have been flown to the facility in Darwin to undertake quarantine.

   This morning police said a search was underway after three teenagers reportedly scaled a fence at the quarantine centre and escaped at around 4:30am.

   Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner said the escape could mean an extension of the time the teenagers were required to stay in quarantine.

"Absconding from Howard Springs isn't just dangerous — it is incredibly stupid," he said.

"Because we will catch you and there will be consequences."