South Australia coronovirus update as at 26 April 2021

There have been 14 new cases of COVID-19 today. There have been a total of 719 cases notified in South Australia.

Today's active cases are four children (two boys, two girls), a male and a female in their 20s, four females in their 30s, and a male in his 40s. Three of today's cases are considered to have an historical infection and include one child, and a male and female in their 30s.

All of today's cases acquired their infection overseas and have been in a medi-hotel since their arrival.

Western Australian Health has recently identified a number of COVID-19 public exposure sites, which can be found on the WA Health website.

Anyone who has travelled to South Australia from Perth or Peel region since 17 April must get tested for COVID-19 as soon as possible and isolate until you receive a negative result. You must also get tested on day 5 and day 13.

Anyone who has been in Perth or Peel region are currently not permitted to enter South Australia from 12:01am Saturday 24 April. Essential travellers are permitted, but must isolate for 14 days.

For more updates and testing requirements, and if you have visited any of the Western Australian exposure sites, visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidcontacttracing and complete the form.

Case breakdown

  • Total new cases today - 14
  • Total number currently in hospital - 1
  • Total cases to date - 719
  • Recovered cases - 680
  • Deaths - 4
  • Tests carried out yesterday - 3,374
  • Total tests to date - 1,253,595

Active cases

  • Active cases - 32
  • Overseas acquired - 32
  • Close contact - 0
  • Locally acquired (contact unknown) - 0
  • Interstate acquired - 0

Vaccination update

  • Total vaccinations administered to date - 144,539*

* Figure includes both Commonwealth and SA Health administered vaccines.

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