Passengers from repatriation flight leave Pullman Adelaide hotel quarantine

There were joyful scenes as passengers who flew into Adelaide from India on a repatriation flight two weeks ago were released from mandatory quarantine this morning. SEE THE PHOTOS.

Some of the residents who left the Pullman Adelaide hotel after spending two weeks in mandatory quaratnine. Picture: Mike Burton

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About 280 people who flew into Adelaide on-board a repatriation flight from India two weeks ago are leaving mandatory hotel quarantine today.

There were joyful scenes as families smiled, embraced and took selfies after exiting the hotel.

The passengers undertook their two-week quarantine in the Pullman Adelaide hotel in the city and were tested for coronavirus on day one and day 12.

Three active cases were recorded amongst the passengers however all have been cleared since then.

Those who live in South Australia can simply walk from the hotel while people from interstate are being taken by bus to Adelaide Airport to fly home.

It’s understood other passengers were being driven back to their homes on the east coast.

About 120 passengers touched down in Adelaide from Kuala Lumpur last weekend.

They are continuing their 14-day hotel quarantine.

There are no active cases of COVID-19 in SA.

A total of 443 cases have been reported in the state since the start of the pandemic and four people have died from the virus.

Passengers from an overseas flight leave the the Pullman Adelaide hotel after spending two weeks in quarantine. Picture: Mike Burton

Buses ready for residents leaving the Pullman hotel on Saturday morning. Photo: MIKE BURTON

Citizens leave the Pullman Hotel, Adelaide after spending 14 days in isolation after arriving from overseas flights, Saturday July 11, 2020. Photo: MIKE BURTON

A guest leaves the Pullman Hotel, Adelaide after spending 14 days in isolation after arriving from overseas two weeks ago. Photo: MIKE BURTON

Ambulance officers at the Pullman Hotel. It’s not clear why the ambulance was called to the hotel. Photo: Mike Burton.

A happy family stops for a selfie after emerging from mandatory quarantine in Adelaide on Saturday. Photo: MIKE BURTON

A family is jubilant after leaving mandatory quarantine in Adelaide. Photo: MIKE BURTON

Family members reunite after coming out of quarantine at the Pullman Hotel on Saturday morning. Photo: MIKE BURTON

A child high fives the bus driver on his way out of quarantine with his mother. Photo: MIKE BURTON