There have been no new cases of COVID-19 today. Further investigations have determined two overseas acquired cases reported yesterday are old infections and have been removed from our case numbers. There have been a total of 581 cases notified in South Australia.
In light of recent cases in Victoria, people travelling in or out of Victoria should monitor the Victorian DHHS website for the latest updates and get tested immediately if they develop any symptoms, no matter how mild.
0 Total new cases today
0 Total number currently in hospital
581 Total cases to date
567 Recovered cases
4 Deaths
5,877 Tests carried out yesterday
857,272 Total tests to date
10 Active cases
10 Overseas acquired
0 Close contact
0 Locally acquired (contact unknown) Interstate acquired
0 Under investigation (in quarantine)
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
For more information: SA COVID-19 Information Line 1800 253 787; sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVID2019
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