13 September 2021
There have been 13 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in the ACT in the 24 hours to 8pm yesterday.
Of these cases, seven (7) are linked to known cases or ongoing clusters and six (6) remain under early investigation. Two (2) were in quarantine during their infectious period, ten were in the community for part of their infectious period and one (1) remains under early investigation.
There are now 261 cases who have recovered with seven (7) in the past 24 hours. This means there are now 245 active cases associated with this outbreak.
As of 9am this morning ACT Health continues to work with over 900 people who have self-identified as close contacts of ACT outbreaks.
There are currently nine (9) patients in ACT hospitals, including three (3) in intensive care and one (1) requiring ventilation.
Over 2,400, tests were collected across the ACT yesterday, from both Government and private providers. There were also 2,588 negative test results in the 24 hours to 9am today.
Our vaccination efforts continue across the ACT with total vaccine doses administered now at 245,975.
We have over 330 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 and get tested
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 of the important COVID safe behaviours they need to practise to protect themselves and their loved ones when outside the home.
Make sure you are:
- 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
- check in everywhere you go with the Check In CBR app.
