COVID-19 update 7 July 2023

07 July 2023

COVID Cases in SA

There have been 993 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week.

As of 11:59pm Thursday 6 July, there were 74 people with COVID-19 in hospital, with two people in ICU.

There were 10 COVID-19 deaths notified in the past week, the ages range from people in their 70s to over the age of 100. Deaths may not have occurred in the week in which they were reported.

Please note that due to a reconfiguration of the data, the total number of cases has been readjusted.

Total case breakdown

^{*Two deaths have been removed from the total due to previously reported deaths found to be unrelated to COVID-19}

Variants

The latest genome sampling has found that 61.7% of cases were caused by BA.2 and related variants (of which 18% were BA.2.7.5 and 82% were the XBB variant). The XBB.1.5 subvariant made up 6.2% of the total.

Other recombinant types made up 37.7% of the total variants (of which 94% are the XBC.1.6 variant). 

COVID testing

In the past week, 5,921 people received a PCR test in South Australia, a 35% decrease on the previous week.

Of the test results returned, 340 PCR tests were positive and 653 positive Rapid Antigen Test results were reported.

Vaccination update

Data is available from Vaccination numbers and statistics.

COVID testing sites

There are more than 40 sites across the state where South Australians can access a PCR with and without a GP referral.

From 1 July, the dedicated walk-in COVID -19 testing site at Mount Barker (Crompton Road, Totness) will move to the SA Pathology Mount Barker Collection site. The Frome Road, Adelaide COVID-19 testing site will move to traveller testing only.

Walk-in clinics continue at Salisbury and Brighton where people can get a free PCR without a referral. Bookings are preferred and please check opening hours.

PCR testing should be prioritised for people who are more vulnerable to the health impacts of a COVID infection and who would benefit from prompt diagnosis and treatment with oral antiviral medications.

For more information and to find a testing site, visit SA Health Covid Testing.

RAT eligibility

 Free RATs will continue to be available at collection sites for:

• people with disability or who are immunocompromised
• a carer of someone with a disability or who is immunocompromised
• concession card holders (including Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card, Commonwealth Seniors Health Card and Department of Veterans Affairs Concession Card) 

 Eligible people can collect five free tests.

You do not need to register before collecting free RATs but will be required to show your eligible concession card. If you are living with disability or immunocompromised, you or your carer need to advise at the Collection Point.

You do not need to provide your name or personal details.

People who are not eligible for free RATs can purchase them from participating pharmacies and retail outlets.

If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, no matter how mild, please seek testing as soon as possible.

For more information, visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVID-19