Canberra lockdown – update 19 September

Canberra COVID-19 case numbers

There have been 17 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in the ACT to 8pm yesterday. 

Of these cases, 11 are linked to known cases or ongoing clusters, with 6 under investigation. 5 of the 17 cases were in quarantine during their infectious period, and 12 spent some time in the community during their infectious period.

There are 8 patients in ACT hospitals, including 1 receiving intensive care support requiring ventilation.

There are 242 active cases in the ACT. 376 people have recovered from COVID-19 during this outbreak.

Canberra exposure locations 

We have 309 active exposure locations listed. Please keep an eye on the website.

Canberra COVID-19 testing 

A total of 2,206 negative tests were returned in the 24 hours to 8pm last night.

Visit covid19.act.gov.au