There has been one new case of COVID-19 today, reported from a medi-hotel. There have been a total of 588 cases notified in South Australia.
Today’s case is a child who recently arrived from overseas and has been in a medi-hotel since their arrival.
Currently, there are 15 active COVID-19 cases in South Australia, all of which were acquired overseas.
SA Health is continuing to monitor COVID-19 in other jurisdictions. For the latest updates and testing requirements, visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidcontacttracing.
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.
