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SA moves on virus isolation rules

South Australia will drop the requirement for close contacts of COVID-19 cases to isolate for seven days from April 30.

AAP · Apr 22, 2022

Vaccine mandate trial hears SA Police Commissioner Grant Stevens questioned need for COVID-19 booster shot

South Australia's Supreme Court hears Police Commissioner Grant Stevens questioned the necessity of a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine for healthcare workers before signing off on an emergency direction earlier this year.

ABC News · Apr 20, 2022

State government urges flu shot uptake as winter approaches, COVID-19 hospital admissions grow

In a bid to ease pressure on the hospital system as winter approaches, the South Australian government is offering flu shots for people aged 65 years and over when they get a COVID-19 vaccine.

ABC News · Apr 10, 2022

Vaccine mandate trial led by Crows footballer Deni Varnhagen begins in SA Supreme Court

Two nurses are challenging the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers in the Supreme Court of South Australia.

ABC News · Apr 6, 2022

South Australia records highest number of daily COVID cases

South Australia has recorded 5,784 new COVID-19 cases today, the state's highest daily total during the pandemic.

ABC News · Apr 6, 2022

Two COVID-19 deaths in South Australia, along with 4,483 new cases

A man in his 50s and a woman over 100 die in South Australia after testing positive to COVID-19. Australian Medical Association national vice president Chris Moy says people should show "care and consideration for each other" even as official rules are relaxed.

ABC News · Apr 2, 2022

Child under five among two SA virus deaths

South Australia has reported 5134 new COVID-19 infections and two deaths, including that of a child under five who had been in palliative care.

AAP · Apr 1, 2022

Public health committee recommends removing COVID-19 quarantine for close contacts following national cabinet request

Quarantine for close contacts of COVID-19 cases could be removed altogether, if a recommendation by Australia's top public health officers is adopted by state and territory governments.

ABC News · Apr 1, 2022

Child under five one of two COVID-related deaths in South Australia as notifications reduced for parents

Two people with COVID-19 die in South Australia, including a child under five years old. The state has recorded 5,134 new cases, a similar number to yesterday.

ABC News · Apr 1, 2022

South Australia announces changes to COVID close contact rules as state records 4,549 new cases

The definition of a close contact has been changed in South Australia, along with quarantine rules for household contacts as the state records 4,549 new cases.

ABC News · Mar 25, 2022