South Australian Premier Steven Marshall is isolating as a close contact after his daughter tested positive to COVID19. 9News
The state leader met his daughter on Thursday for dinner and, as a result, is considered a close contact.symptoms but had a PCR test on Saturday afternoon."Today I learned that my daughter has tested positive to COVID-19," he began.
The news comes as the state recorded another coronavirus daily case increase, with 4274 new infections today."We are obviously very sad with this number we need to report today," Premier Steven Marshall said in a press conference.There are 164 people in hospital for COVID-19, which Mr Marshall stressed was "well within" the state's capacity to manage.SA Premier Steven Marshall has said COVID-19 hospitalisations are within the state's capacity to manage.
The state announced yesterday a vaccine booster shot would become mandatory for aged care and disability workers, as well as healthcare workers.Mr Marshall today warned the government was "very strongly considering" extending the booster mandate, especially to the childcare and education sectors.Food shortages are also a worry for a state, with supermarkets battling supply chain issues around the country.
At the time, a government spokesperson said Mr Marshall wasn't considered a close contact of the Commissioner.