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