South Australians will enjoy a Christmas free of restrictions this year but authorities are encouraging COVID-safe behaviours, as the state lingers at the peak of its latest wave.
abc.net.au/news/sa-health-encourages-covid-safety-this-christmas/101805782With South Australia still sitting at the top of its latest COVID wave, health authorities are encouraging people to take precautions this Christmas.
South Australia reported 10,474 new cases over the past week, 280 less than the week before — the first time numbers have dropped week-on-week since October.Professor Spurrier said there was "still a lot of COVID in the community" and, while she did not expect the holiday season to lead to a jump in cases, she urged people to maintain COVID-safe behaviours.
Professor Spurrier said the state was "still at the top of the plateau" but there was a "slight suggestion" that numbers may be starting to decline.
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