28/12/2020
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
- 1 new case today
- 2 people in hospital
- 572 cases in total
- 563 recovered cases
- 4 deaths
- 4,357 tests carried out yesterday
- 817,061 test in total
Active cases
- 5 active cases
- 5 overseas acquired
- 0 close contact
- 0 locally acquired (contact unknown)
- 0 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 or sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVID2019