South Australia records biggest surge in Covid cases since the start of the pandemic
South Australia records biggest surge in Covid cases since the start of the pandemic – just before restrictions are eased
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South Australia has recorded 64 new cases of Covid-19, marking the highest daily increase since the start of the pandemic.
The increase in cases comes as the state government announces a revised plan for the next stage of easing restrictions.
From December 28 once 90 per cent of the state are vaccinated, the government will ease density restrictions for hospitality venues and nightclubs, but only for fully vaccinated punters.
Meanwhile, mask wearing in indoor public venues will remain, along with quarantine requirements for vaccinated international travellers, but the period will reduce from seven days to three.
South Australia has recorded 64 new cases of Covid-19 , marking the highest daily increase since the start of the pandemic (pictured crowds at the Ashes second Test in Adelaide)
The state’s Chief Public Health Officer Nicola Spurrier confirmed 49 cases from Friday were locally acquired, three are from interstate and 12 are under investigation.
Premier Steven Marshall said there was only one Covid patient in hospital as of Friday, down from two on Thursday when the state recorded 24 infections.
‘We’re going to see the numbers in South Australia continue to climb,’ he said.
More to come
