COVID-19 update 18 September 2021
18 September 2021
There are no new cases of COVID-19 today. There has been a total of 898 cases notified in South Australia.
For more information and a list of testing sites visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDcontacttracing.
Case breakdown
- Total new cases today - 0
- Total number currently in hospital - 0
- Total cases to date - 898
- Recovered cases - 887
- Deaths - 4
- Tests carried out yesterday - 4,807
- Total tests to date - 2,195,116
Active cases
- Active cases - 7
- Overseas acquired - 6
- Close contact - 0
- Locally acquired (contact unknown) - 0
- Interstate acquired - 1
- Under investigation - 0
Vaccination update
- Total vaccinations administered to date - 1,526,380*
*Figure includes both Commonwealth and SA Health administered vaccines.
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