There have been two new cases of COVID-19 today. There have been a total of 568 cases notified in South Australia.
Today’s cases are a male in his 70’s who has recently returned from overseas and has been in a medi-hotel since his arrival.
In addition, a male in his 20’s returned a weak positive test but further serology results confirmed an old infection. However, as it is the first time he returned a positive test, the result will still be added to our overall case numbers. No further public health action is required.
Case breakdown
- Total new cases today – 2
- Total number currently in hospital – 0
- Total cases to date – 568
- Recovered cases – 560
- Deaths – 4
- Tests carried out yesterday – 5,007
- Total tests to date – 800,357
Active cases
- Active cases – 4
- Overseas acquired – 4
- Close contact – 0
- Locally acquired (contact unknown) – 0
- Interstate acquired – 0
- Under investigation (in quarantine) – 0
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
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