26 August 2021

There have been 14 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in the ACT in the 24 hours to 8pm yesterday.

Of these cases, all are linked to known cases, 13 were in quarantine during their infectious period and one (1) was infectious in the community for part of their infectious period.

There are now 190 active cases associated with this outbreak.

As of 9am this morning ACT Health continues to work with over 6,900 people who have self-identified as close contacts of ACT outbreaks.

There are currently nine (9) patients in ACT hospitals, including one (1) requiring ventilation.

Over 5,900 tests were collected across the ACT yesterday, from both Government and private providers.

ACT Pathology, along with our private providers, returned 5,707 negative testresults in the 24 hours to 9am today.

Our vaccination efforts continue across the ACT with total vaccine doses administered now at 196,783.

We now have over 420 exposure locations listed for the ACT. Canberrans are asked to keep up to date on new locations on the ACT COVID-19 website.

Testing update

We remind Canberrans to continue to get tested. With active community transmission of COVID-19, it’s important for you to get tested even with the mildest of symptoms.

Wait times at ACT testing sites are currently good, so for Canberrans requiring day 12 or 13 testing, today is a good day to get tested.

The Erindale Active Leisure Centre testing site will also continue to be available for people with a disability or reduced mobility today.

Keep up to date on testing service arrangements through ACT Health social media channels and the ACT COVID-19 website.

Stay COVID safe

Today is day 14 of the ACT lockdown. 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.

We 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.