The Latest Breaking News from SA Health

Murray Valley encephalitis virus detected in mosquitoes along river in South Australia

Following detections in NSW and Victoria, the Murray Valley encephalitis virus has now been found in mosquitoes in five council regions along the river in South Australia.

ABC News · Jan 18, 2023

Virus warning as mosquito numbers explode

Australians are being warned to protect themselves against mosquitoes as rainfall, flooding and hot temperatures create a boom of the disease-carrying insects.

AAP · Jan 11, 2023

Hot summer after wet spring — plus flooding — leads to warning about mosquito-borne viruses in South Australia

South Australian authorities warn the public to be on alert after an increase in the number of cases of mosquito-borne viruses detected in people and mosquitoes.

ABC News · Jan 11, 2023

Blue-green algae behind bad smell at Lake Bonney after levee cuts it from River Murray

A green sludge has emerged at Lake Bonney after a levee was built to cut it from the swollen River Murray, as health authorities warn against swimming in the popular Riverland lake.

ABC News · Dec 19, 2022

Health bosses refuse to reveal reason why APY Lands mental health workers investigated

A senior SA Health bureaucrat tells a parliamentary committee two long-serving mental health workers on the APY Lands who were removed last year have been investigated, but won't reveal why.

ABC News · Dec 6, 2022

Allegations of blackmail, assault not probed by health network that runs Royal Adelaide Hospital

The state's anti-corruption watchdog finds South Australia's biggest health network has significant issues in the way it handles complaints and investigations.

ABC News · Nov 30, 2022

COVID-19 case numbers approach peak as new vaccination policy comes in for SA Health staff

South Australia records another jump in COVID-19 cases ahead of an expected peak next week, as SA Health implements a new vaccination policy for staff.

ABC News · Nov 18, 2022

COVID-19 wave intensifies in SA with thousands more cases, health system prepares for more pressure

The number of new recorded COVID-19 cases in South Australia jumps by more than 3,000 from last week's figure, prompting a call from a leading epidemiologist for a reintroduction of mask-wearing.

ABC News · Nov 11, 2022

Australia's preparing for its next COVID-19 wave — here's a look at the rules if you test positive

Australians no longer have to isolate when they have COVID-19 but, with cases rising as new variants emerge and vaccination coverage wanes, different states have different recommendations about what to do if you are infected.

ABC News · Nov 7, 2022

COVID-19 cases start to rise again in South Australia, in line with new wave predictions

The number of new COVID-19 cases in SA has jumped by more than 1,000 over the past week, as experts warn another wave of infection is starting across the country.

ABC News · Nov 4, 2022