There has been one new cases of COVID-19 today, reported from a medi-hotel. There have been a total of 618 cases notified in South Australia.
Today’s case is a man in his 60s who returned from overseas and has been in a medi-hotel since his arrival. Serology is underway to determine if this is an old infection.
For more information about the COVID-19 vaccination rollout visit www.covidvaccine.sa.gov.au
Case breakdown
Total new cases today 1
Total number currently in hospital 0
Total cases to date 618
Recovered cases 610
Deaths 4
Tests carried out yesterday 3,291
Total tests to date 1,098,890
Active cases
Active cases 4*
Overseas acquired 4
Close contact 0
Locally acquired (contact unknown) 0
Interstate acquired 0
*One under investigation, serology testing underway
SA Health administered vaccinations update
Vaccinations administered yesterday 406
Total vaccinations administered to date 2,326
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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