Coronavirus testing levels drop to concerning level in South Australia

Coronavirus testing rates have dropped to concerning levels in South Australia as health authorities desperately try to expel the virus from the community.

At the height of the state's Parafield cluster more than 17,000 tests were carried out.

That number has dramatically reduced, in the last 24 hours, to just 2100.

South Australia has recorded eight days with zero new confirmed COVID-19 cases.

The significant drop has prompted SA Health to ramp up its testing calls.

Health authorities have said larger testing numbers are key to reducing restrictions.

9News has asked the state's health minister and SA Health to comment on the drop in testing numbers. But no one was available.

The advice from SA Health remains if you have any symptoms get tested.

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