01 January 2021
There have been 15 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in the ACT in the 24 hours to 8pm yesterday.
Of these cases, eight (8) are linked to known cases or ongoing clusters and seven (7) remain under early investigation. Five (5) were in quarantine during their infectious period, nine (9) were in the community for part of their infectious period and one (1) remains under early investigation.
There are now 254 cases who have recovered with 25 in the past 24 hours. This means there are now 239 active cases associated with this outbreak.
As of 9am this morning ACT Health continues to work with over 880 people who have self-identified as close contacts of ACT outbreaks.
There are currently 10 patients in ACT hospitals, including three (3) in intensive case and one (1) requiring ventilation.
Over 2,400, tests were collected across the ACT yesterday, from both Government and private providers. There were also 2,245 negative test results in the 24 hours to 9am today.
Our vaccination efforts continue across the ACT with total vaccine doses administered now at 243,054.
We have over 350 current exposure locations listed for the ACT. Canberrans are asked to keep up to date on new locations on the ACT COVID-19 website.
Canberrans urged to stay COVID Safe while outdoors
With the warmer weather, Canberrans are being reminded that the ACT is still in lockdown and that it is important people are sensible and doing the right thing.
ACT Chief Health Officer, Dr Kerryn Coleman said now is not the time to become complacent.
“Although our daily case numbers have remained relatively stable, we are still seeing new cases every day who have been in the community for at least part of their infectious period,” Dr Coleman said.
“This means there is active transmission in the community and we need everyone to continue to do the right thing and to be sensible.
“I know that with the warmer weather people want to be outdoors. However, now is not the time to become complacent.
“We are still in lockdown, which means you need to minimise your time in the community and only leave your home for the approved reasons.
“When you are outside the home, it is important to avoid places that look crowded – for example if a supermarket looks busy, consider returning at a later time.
“Now that people can gather outdoors with four other people, keep in mind those COVID safe behaviours, and in particular maintaining distance from people you don’t know.
“It is also important to ensure you are wearing a mask when required to do so and that you are wearing it properly. This is the safest way that you can be outdoors at this time.”
