Regional COVID-19 clinics to open in SA

A series of coronavirus clinics will open across regional South Australia, with the first at the Mount Barker Hospital.

The Mount Barker Hospital clinic opened on Tuesday, and will operate from 9am-5pm seven days a week.

Two more drive-through testing stations are earmarked for Whyalla and Port Augusta and are expected to be operational in the coming days.

"This will ease the pressure on emergency departments and local GPs," Premier Steven Marshall said.

"The establishment of regional clinics forms part of our plan which is focused on ensuring all parts of South Australia, both metropolitan and regional, are prepared for the impact of the coronavirus."