Four zeros in a row as more virus patients recover
There have been no new coronavirus cases in South Australia for the fourth day in a row as the number of recovered patients continues to climb.
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The state has recorded its fourth consecutive day with no new coronavirus cases.
South Australia’s deputy chief public health officer Mike Cusack said 411 of the state’s 438 cases, or 94 per cent, had fully recovered, leaving 23 active cases.
Four patients still remain in the Royal Adelaide Hospital and two people – a 68-year-old man and 75-year-old man, are in intensive care in a critical condition.
The last time the state recorded four consecutive days of no coronavirus cases was in the first week of March, before Federal Government guidelines were enforced.
“We are very pleased with where we find ourselves today … the social distancing, the border restrictions have had a really profound effect on the way the virus has not spread in the state,” Mr Cusack said.
There were 1136 tests carried out yesterday and, to date, 52,000 people have been tested.
Health Minister Stephen Wade said despite strong numbers, it was important not to get complacent.
He said the government were not prepared to “gamble” with South Australian’s health and relax restrictions
“We have had really good numbers recently, other jurisdictions have had second waves and we cannot rule out the risk of a second wave here,” Mr Wade said.
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Premier Steven Marshall said only a small contingent of dignitaries led by South Australian Governor Hieu Van Le attended an official Anzac Day Dawn Service on North Terrace this morning.
But Mr Marshall said he was pleased to learn many South Australians marked the sacred occasion with private vigils.