Covid-19 fears grow in state with no cases after sixth infected truck driver travels through

A sixth infected truck driver has increased fears of possible community transmission in the state that has no local cases.

A sixth truck driver has tested positive to Covid-19 after travelling into South Australia, but the state has so far avoided any community transmission.

A list of exposure locations popped up across the state after five infected truck drivers travelled into SA from either NSW or Victoria over six days.

The BP at Wingfield has again been identified as an exposure site with specific times yet to be announced, linked to the sixth infected person.

Chief public health officer Nicola Spurrier said more exposure sites were expected after a sixth infected truck driver travelled into the state. Picture: Brenton Edwards

Chief public health officer Nicola Spurrier said the latest worker — who was carrying timber — was in SA on September 2 and 3 and tested positive in NSW.

She said some of the locations visited by the worker were not considered public exposure sites but warned additional sites were likely to be added.

“Don't be concerned if they are not listed on our public website because we will have gone directly to those organisations, looked at their CCTV and worked out who close contacts are,” Professor Spurrier said on Tuesday.

Almost 1000 South Australians are isolating, linked to all six truck drivers.

Premier Steven Marshall said about 90 per cent of people in quarantine had returned negative test results.

“They could still develop symptoms. They could still be Covid-positive. That’s why it’s absolutely crucial they complete 14 days of quarantine,” he said.

“We don't want to take any chances.”

Almost 1000 South Australians are in quarantine, but the Premier said about 90 per cent had returned negative results. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Emma Brasier

Advice about a tier 1 Covid-19 exposure location was updated on Monday night, with anyone who had been to the Wingfield Ampol Foodary at 664-668 South Rd on Tuesday, August 31 between 6.45am to 8.30am required to quarantine for 14 days with their household contacts.

They must also get tested on days one, five and 13.

SA Health also announced the Pinnaroo OTR was no longer considered an exposure site, and those who visited the Mallee Highway service station on Tuesday, August 31 between 10.15pm to 11.15pm were no longer required to quarantine unless they are a confirmed close contact or visited another exposure site.

If those people develop symptoms, they must seek testing as soon as possible and will need to quarantine until a negative result is received.

Police Commissioner Grant Stevens announced restrictions surrounding weddings would be eased. Picture: Kelly Barnes

Police Commissioner Grant Stevens announced on Tuesday a few restrictions for the events sector would ease.

Under the changes, private functions and activities outside of the home – like weddings or birthdays – are now capped at 150 people, up from 50.

At those events, the one person per 2sq m rule applies, and standing while drinking will be allowed.

However, dancing still remains restricted.

Originally published as Covid-19 fears grow in state with no cases after sixth infected truck driver travels through