There has been one new case of COVID-19 today, reported from a medi-hotel. There have been a total of 720 cases notified in South Australia.
Today's case is a man in his 50s who acquired his infection overseas and has been in a medi-hotel since his arrival.
Western Australia Health has recently identified a number of additional 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 - 1
- Total number currently in hospital - 2
- Total cases to date - 720
- Recovered cases - 683
- Deaths - 4
- Tests carried out yesterday - 2,749
- Total tests to date - 1,256,344
Active cases
- Active cases - 33
- Overseas acquired - 33
- Close contact - 0
- Locally acquired (contact unknown) - 0
- Interstate acquired - 0
Vaccination update
- Total vaccinations administered to date - 145,483
