COVID-19 Hotel Quarantine

473 Mr PICTON (Kaurna) (5 May 2021). Have there been any non-ambulance transfers of COVID-positive people (either to a hotel, to Tom's Court, to a hospital or any other place). If so, what were the dates, methods of transport and reason for non-ambulance transfer in each instance?

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL (Dunstan—Premier): I have been advised that:

As at 5 May 2021 there has been a total of seven non-ambulance transfers of COVID-19 positive people to Tom's Court. These occurred on the following dates: two transfers on 15 November 2020; four transfers on 16 November 2020; and one on 18 November 2020.

Non-ambulance transfers are undertaken using a suitable alternative vehicle dedicated to COVID-19 operations which adheres to strict SA Health infection control protocols including practical personal protective equipment training and deep cleaning of the vehicle after each transfer.

Non-ambulance transfers assist in the timeliness of multiple transfers and of large family groups who are all non-symptomatic and require no clinical care en route.

COVID-19 positive persons requiring clinical care are transported by SA Ambulance Service.