01 October 2021

There have been 52 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in the ACT in the 24 hours to 8pm yesterday.

Of these cases, 40 are linked to known cases or ongoing clusters. 17 cases were in quarantine during their infectious period, 31 spent varying degrees of time in the community while infectious and four (4) remain under early investigation.

There are now 612 cases who have recovered with 24 in the past 24 hours. This means there are now 272 active cases associated with this outbreak.

Sadly, ACT Health has been notified of the death of two (2) people with COVID-19 yesterday – a male in his 80s and a female in her 80s.

Both people had been receiving end of life care at the Calvary Haydon Aged Care Facility prior to being diagnosed with COVID-19.

These deaths where COVID-19 is a contributing factor in this current outbreak, brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the ACT to six (6) since the start of the pandemic.

ACT Health extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of these people at this difficult time.

As of 9am this morning ACT Health continues to work with over 1,400 people who have self-identified as close contacts of ACT outbreaks.

There are currently 11 patients in ACT hospitals, including three (3) in intensive care requiring ventilation.

More than 3,800 tests were collected across the ACT yesterday, from both Government and private providers. There were 2,999 negative test results in the 24 hours to 9am today.

Our vaccination efforts continue across the ACT with total vaccine doses administered at ACT Government Clinics now at 319,079.

We have over 390 current exposure locations listed for the ACT. Canberrans are asked to keep up to date on new locations on the ACT COVID-19 website.

Earlier Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination spots available at the AIS Arena clinic

We have earlier Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination spots available at the AIS Arena clinic.

Call the ACT Health COVID-19 vaccination booking line on 5124 7700 between 7am to 7pm to move your appointment forward or make your first dose appointment.

You need two doses of the Pfizer vaccine, given between three and six weeks apart for greatest protection against COVID-19.

More information on the ACT COVID-19 vaccine website.

Changes to restrictions

There are some minor changes to the lockdown restrictions that have come into effect today (12.01am, Friday 1 October 2021).

We know Canberrans are looking forward to spending more time with family and friends this long weekend. However, we remind everyone that we are still in lockdown and urge people to follow the health directions this weekend.

Further information on the changes to the lockdown restrictions is on the ACT COVID-19 website.

Stay COVID Safe

We continue to urge Canberrans to get tested with the mildest of COVID-19 symptoms and as soon as symptoms start.

We also remind all Canberrans when undertaking essential activity outside the home, make sure you are protecting yourself and your loved ones by:

  • wearing a mask and wearing it properly
  • maintaining good hand hygiene
  • physical distancing from people outside of your household – at least 1.5 metres, and
  • checking in everywhere you go with the Check In CBR app.