01 September 2021

There have been 23 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in the ACT in the 24 hours to 8pm yesterday.

Of these cases, 14 are linked to known cases or ongoing clusters, with 11 in quarantine during their infectious period, 11 in the community for part of their infectious period and one (1) still being assessed.

There are now 41 cases that have recovered, which means there are now 256 active cases associated with this outbreak.

As of 9am this morning ACT Health continues to work with over 1,100 people who have self-identified as close contacts of ACT outbreaks.

There are currently 13 patients in ACT hospitals, including four (4) in intensive care with one (1) requiring ventilation.

Over 3,700 tests were collected across the ACT yesterday, from both Government and private providers.

ACT Pathology, along with our private providers, returned 2,097 negative test results in the 24 hours to 9am today.

Our vaccination efforts continue across the ACT with total vaccine doses administered now at 212,237.

We have over 200 current exposure locations listed for the ACT. Canberrans are asked to keep up to date on new locations on the ACT COVID-19 website.

Stay COVID safe

We continue to remind people to get tested, even with the mildest of COVID-19 symptoms.

With the ACT lockdown extended, we thank all Canberrans for doing the right thing and staying at home. We know this is a challenging time for everyone, but this is the single most important thing we can all do at this time to limit the spread of COVID-19 in our community.

remind people that if undertaking essential activity out of the home to take precautions to protect yourself and your family. Wear a mask, maintain good hand hygiene, keep your distance and use the Check In CBR app.