COVID-19

No New COVID-19 Cases In SA As Victoria Surpasses 300 Active Cases & Prepares For Lockdown

Three active cases remain in the state, all linked to the flight that arrived in South Australia from Mumbai over the weekend.

South Australia has recorded no new COVID-19 cases for the second consecutive day.

Three active cases remain in the state, all linked to the flight that arrived in South Australia from Mumbai over the weekend.

All three cases are recovering in quarantine in a hotel, with no breaches of security or PPE.

The isolation facility has nursing staff and GPs on hand to monitor symptoms daily.

There is no risk to the wider community as the three people have been in quarantine since arrival and will remain in isolation until cleared of the virus.

Currently, 443 cases have been reported in South Australia, with SA Pathology having conducted more than 153,559 tests so far. 

As of yesterday, the total number of coronavirus cases was Victoria 2159, with 64 new cases reported.

The overall total increased by 60, with four cases reclassified due to duplications. 

Within Victoria, 13 new cases have been linked to outbreaks, 20 new cases have been identified through routine testing and 31 cases are under investigation. No new cases have been detected in returned travellers in hotel quarantine. 

SA Health is urging South Australians to practice good hygiene, keep 1.5 metres distance from others and stay at home if you are unwell.

People experiencing any of the following should be tested for COVID-19:

  • Fever or chills (in the absence of an alternative illness that explains these symptoms)
  • An acute respiratory infection e.g. symptoms of cough, sore throat, runny nose, or shortness ofbreath
  • Loss of smell or the alteration in the sense of tasteStep 1 of the SA roadmap for easing COVID-19 restrictions is underway.

Click here to view the roadmap and Frequently Asked Questions.

For more information the general public should call SA COVID-19 Information Line on 1800 253 787 or click here.

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