The RAH nurse, who is in her twenties, became mildly symptomatic late last week, with a positive test result returned yesterday.

SA Health has confirmed an intensive care unit nurse at the Royal Adelaide Hospital who has been working with COVID-19 patients has tested positive for the virus.

The nurse, who is in her twenties, became mildly symptomatic late last week, with a positive test result returned yesterday.

She is currently isolating at home as she recovers, with 23 close contacts to date having also been advised to self-isolate, including 22 RAH staff.

According to SA Health, there is not expected to be any resulting impact to patient care at the RAH, with sufficient staffing still available.

More to come.

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