There has been one new case of COVID-19 today. There have been a total of 572 cases notified in South Australia.
Today’s case is male in his 30’s, who has recently returned from overseas and has been in a medi-hotel since their arrival. Results confirm this case is an old infection, however as it is the first time they returned a positive test, the result will still be added to our overall case numbers.
Case breakdown
- Total new cases today – 1
- Total number currently in hospital – 2
- Total cases to date – 572
- Recovered cases – 563
- Deaths – 4
- Tests carried out yesterday – 4,357
- Total tests to date – 817,061
Active cases
- Active cases – 5
- Overseas acquired – 5
- Close contact – 0
- Locally acquired (contact unknown) – 0
- Interstate acquired – 0
- Under investigation (in quarantine) – 0
Anyone 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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