COVID-19 update 16 June 2023
22 Jun 2023
There were 12 COVID-19 deaths notified in the past week, the ages range from people in their 50s to 90s. Deaths may not have occurred in the week in which they were reported.
Please note that due to a reconfiguration of the data, the total number of cases has been readjusted.
Total case breakdown
| This week | Previous week | |
|---|---|---|
| New cases | 1,592 | 2,593 |
| Total cases | 923,279 | 921,688 |
| Total deaths | 1,517 | 1,505 |
Variants
The latest genome sampling has found that 54% of cases were caused by BA.2 and related variants (of which 12.8% were BA.2.7.5 and 87.2% were the XBB variant). The XBB.1.5 subvariant made up 8.3% of the total. Other recombinant types made up 46% of the total variants (of which 95% are the XBC.1.6 variant).
COVID testing
In the past week, 8,772 people received a PCR test in South Australia, a 27 per cent decrease on the previous week. Of the test results returned, 542 PCR tests were positive and 1,050 positive Rapid Antigen Test results were reported.
Vaccination update
Data is available from Vaccination numbers and statistics.
COVID testing sites
There are more than 40 sites across the state where South Australians can access a PCR with and without a GP referral. This includes new walk-in clinics at Salisbury and Brighton, Frome Road in Adelaide and Mount Barker where people can get a free PCR without a referral. Bookings are preferred. PCR testing should be prioritised for people who are more vulnerable to the health impacts of a COVID infection and who would benefit from prompt diagnosis and treatment with oral antiviral medications.
For more information and to find a testing site, visit SA Health Covid Testing.
RAT eligibility
Free RATs will continue to be available at collection sites for:
- people with disability or who are immunocompromised
- a carer of someone with a disability or who is immunocompromised
- concession card holders (including Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card, Commonwealth Seniors Health Card and Department of Veterans Affairs Concession Card)
Eligible people can collect five free tests.
You do not need to register before collecting free RATs but will be required to show your eligible concession card. If you are living with disability or immunocompromised, you or your carer need to advise at the Collection Point. You do not need to provide your name or personal details.
People who are not eligible for free RATs can purchase them from participating pharmacies and retail outlets.
If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, no matter how mild, please seek testing as soon as possible.
