There have been three new cases of COVID-19 today, all reported from a medi-hotel. There have been a total of 585 cases notified in South Australia.
Today's cases include a man in his 40s, a man in his 60s and woman in her 30s who all recently returned from overseas and have been in a medi-hotel since their arrival.
In addition, genomic sequencing results indicate a further two of our previously announced cases have the more virulent UK strain.
Queensland update
- Anyone who arrived in SA from Greater Brisbane between Saturday 2 January and Thursday 7 January must get a test immediately and again in five days. There will be no requirement to isolate while awaiting test results.
- Anyone who arrives today from Greater Brisbane, must get a test immediately and again on day five and day 12. There will be no requirement to isolate while awaiting test results.
- Anyone who arrives from Greater Brisbane from tomorrow 9 January, must immediately self-quarantine for 14 days commencing on the last day you were in Queensland, and get tested on day one, five and day 12.
Everyone should continue to monitor the SA Health website for the latest information.
Case breakdown
- Total new cases today - 3
- Total number currently in hospital - 0
- Total cases to date - 585
- Recovered cases - 569
- Deaths - 4
- Tests carried out yesterday - 5,482
- Total tests to date - 874,438
Active cases
- Active cases - 12
- Overseas acquired - 12
- Close contact - 0
- Locally acquired (contact unknown) - 0
- Interstate acquired - 0
- Under investigation (in quarantine) - 0
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