This Monday, the number of influenza cases in South Australia has risen to 17 this year, 13 of which are residents of aged care homes.
According to chief medical officer, Professor Poddy Phillips, since the start of 2019, there has been 53 flu outbreak cases in nursing homes and 18 facilities needs to be locked down.
He also says that there has been 12,339 cases of influenza recorded this Saturday compared to last year's 1,348.
A 15-year old teenager has died due to influenza without pre-existing condition.
There has also been records of death in a matter of one week urging the people to get flu vaccinations for their individual protection.
