“The ICU and ventilator numbers are stable and in fact reducing over the last week, which is another indication we’re at or about that [Omicron] peak in SA,” he said.
“I think we’re at the peak of that disease right about now.”
Marshall announced in his daily media briefing at 12.30pm that SA had recorded six more deaths associated with the disease, although he was unable to provide further details about any of the cases.
However, in a subsequent update, SA Health said: “Following further clarification this afternoon, SA Health has revised the total of deaths since last reporting period to three deaths.”
“Sadly, SA Health can confirm a man in his 70s, a man in his 80s, and a woman in her 70s who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away,” the statement said.
Marshall said: “Obviously we extend our condolences to the friends and family of those people who have sadly passed away.”
He said a promised breakdown of the number of people hospitalised who had COVID, and the number who were hospitalised of COVID, had been delayed by another day – but said the data would be provided tomorrow.
Marshall today joined New South Wales and Victoria in fast-tracking a reduction in the wait-time between a second COVID jab and a booster, with South Australians now eligible for their third dose after just three months, down from four.
