South Australia Covid update as at 26 July 2021

There is one new locally acquired case of COVID-19 reported today. Today’s case is a male in his 80s, whose infection is linked to previously confirmed cases in the Modbury Cluster.

In addition, there is one case today, a male in his 50s, who has been in a medi-hotel since his arrival from overseas. This case is considered a historical infection however it has been added to our case numbers as it has not been counted overseas.

A man in his 80s and a woman in her 80s remain in the Royal Adelaide Hospital in a stable condition.

All exposure locations and associated health advice relating to the Modbury Cluster can be found at Contact tracing.

Modbury cluster cases

  • Total new cases today – 1
  • Total cases – 19

Total case breakdown

  • Total new cases today – 2
  • Total number currently in hospital – 2
  • Total cases to date – 857
  • Recovered cases – 827
  • Deaths – 4
  • Tests carried out yesterday – 17,260
  • Total tests to date – 1,839,601

Active cases

  • Active cases – 26
  • Overseas acquired – 7
  • Close contact – 18
  • Locally acquired (contact unknown) – 0
  • Interstate acquired – 1
  • Under investigation – 0

Vaccination update

  • Total vaccinations administered to date – 805,033*

* Figure includes both Commonwealth and SA Health administered vaccines.

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