Six deaths, but Marshall hopeful ‘we’re at the peak’

“The ICU and ventilator numbers are stable and reducing, 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.”

However, SA recorded six more deaths associated with the disease, althouxjmtzywgh the Premier was unable to provide further details about any of the cases.

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.