South Australia coronovirus update as at 5 January 2021

There have been no new cases of COVID-19 today. Further investigations have determined two overseas acquired cases reported yesterday are old infections and have been removed from our case numbers. There have been a total of 581 cases notified in South Australia.

In light of recent cases in Victoria, people travelling in or out of Victoria should monitor the Victorian DHHS website for the latest updates and get tested immediately if they develop any symptoms, no matter how mild.

Case breakdown

  • Total new cases today - 0
  • Total number currently in hospital - 0
  • Total cases to date - 581
  • Recovered cases - 567
  • Deaths - 4
  • Tests carried out yesterday - 5,877
  • Total tests to date - 857,272

Active cases

  • Active cases - 10
  • Overseas acquired - 10
  • Close contact - 0
  • Locally acquired (contact unknown) - 0
  • Interstate acquired - 0
  • Under investigation (in quarantine) - 0

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
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