COVID-19 update 17 January 2021
17 January 2021
There have been no new cases of COVID-19 today. There have been a total of 593 cases notified in South Australia.
For more information and the latest updates visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidcontacttracing.
Case breakdown
- Total new cases today - 0
- Total number currently in hospital - 0
- Total cases to date - 593
- Recovered cases - 578
- Deaths - 4
- Tests carried out yesterday - 2,694
- Total tests to date - 918,249
- Active cases - 11
- Overseas acquired - 11
- Close contact - 0
- Locally acquired (contact unknown) - 0
- Interstate acquired - 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
- Diarrhoea and vomiting
For more information: SA COVID-19 Information Line 1800 253 787; sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVID2019