No new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in the ACT in the past 24 hours, making it 18 days since the territory recorded a case.
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The total number of confirmed cases in the ACT remains at 107. Three patients died after contracting COVID-19 while all others have recovered.
The number of negative tests in the ACT is now 15,146, including 230 test results received in the past 24 hours.
ACT chief health officer Dr Kerryn Coleman urged anyone who was feeling unwell to get tested for COVID-19.
"We have now tested over 15,000 Canberrans for COVID-19 which is a fantastic achievement," she said.
"As I mentioned earlier this week, we are now averaging around 270 tests per day which more than double the around 100 tests before we expanded testing criteria a month ago.
"Testing remains the best way for us to know if COVID-19 is active in the community. If you're feeling unwell, please get tested. Either call your general practitioner or present at one of the designated testing sites.
"Symptoms can vary between patients. The most common symptoms can include fever, shortness of breath, sore throat and cough. Additionally, sudden onset of loss of smell, loss of taste, runny nose, muscle pain, joint pain, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting or loss of appetite can also be an indicator."
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Testing sites include the Weston Creek walk-in centre and the EPIC drive through testing centre.
ACT Health advises people to continue with physical distancing efforts despite there being no active cases in the territory. These requirements include:
- Avoid large crowds - gather in groups of no more than 10 people;
- Keep 1.5 metres apart whenever possible;
- Continue good hand and respiratory hygiene; and
- Stay home if you are unwell and get tested if you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms.
Sarah Lansdown
Sarah covers all stages of education in the capital, from early childhood to higher education. Previously she was a general news reporter at The Advocate in North West Tasmania. She was named Best New Journalist at the 2019 Tasmanian Media Awards for a series on paramedic shortages. Email: sarah.lansdown@canberratimes.com.au
Sarah covers all stages of education in the capital, from early childhood to higher education. Previously she was a general news reporter at The Advocate in North West Tasmania. She was named Best New Journalist at the 2019 Tasmanian Media Awards for a series on paramedic shortages. Email: sarah.lansdown@canberratimes.com.au
