COVID-19

One new COVID-19 case from quarantined traveller

Today’s case is a man in his 20s who recently returned from overseas and has been in a medi-hotel since his arrival.

There has been one new case of COVID-19 today, reported from a medi-hotel. There have been a total of 597 cases notified in South Australia.

Today’s case is a man in his 20s who recently returned from overseas and has been in a medi-hotel since his arrival.

Serology testing is underway to determine if this is an old infection.

For more information and the latest updates visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidcontacttracing

Case Breakdown
Total new cases today 1
Total number currently in hospital 0
Total cases to date 597
Recovered cases 592
Deaths 4
Tests carried out yesterday 3,110
Total tests to date 966,963

Active Cases
Active cases 1*
Overseas acquired 1
Close contact 0
Locally acquired (contact unknown) 0
Interstate acquired 0

*Under investigation, serology testing underway

All South Australians who have symptoms of COVID-19 should get tested on the day symptoms appear.

Symptoms include:
• Fever or chills (in the absence of an alternative illness that explains these symptoms)
• An acute respiratory infection e.g. cough, sore throat, runny nose, or shortness of breath
• Loss of smell or alteration in the sense of taste
• Diarrhoea and vomiting

For more information: SA COVID-19 Information Line 1800 253 787; sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVID2019

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