Reports of domestic violence surged during the coronavirus pandemic according to police statistics. In the six months that South Australians were encouraged to stay inside to stop the spread of coronavirus there were 440 more reports of domestic violence assaults than in the same period in 2019.A man was fighting for life in the Royal Adelaide Hospital last night after contracting COVID-19 while overseas. It comes as health authorities issued a plea on Sunday as the use of QR codes plummeted.Ambulance officers will be given new powers to decide if patients can be treated in their homes, instead of a hospital it’s part of a scheme to help ease pressure on the state’s emergency departments.South Australian Megan Schutt starred from her opening delivery yesterday as she led Australia to a record-breaking 22nd consecutive one-day international victory over New Zealand.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at advertiser.com.au