This morning, SA Health confirmed that the first South Australian death due to COVID-19 has occurred.
a 75 year old man from metropolitan Adelaide passed away last night at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
The family has asked that their privacy be respected at this time.
SA Chief Public Health Officer, Dr Nicola Spurrier reported yesterday that there had only been an increase of two new cases, making the total 411.
More to come.
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