SA Police are working with SA Health as part of investigations into a young man who went clubbing after receiving a positive COVID-19 test, the Commissioner says. The teenager has now been moved into a medi-hotel.
"Not everybody requires to be isolated in a hotel," she said.
Meanwhile, Police Commissioner Grant Stevens said if investigations lead to a court case, the man could face a fine of $20,000. "We will investigate and we will make a determination as to what action is necessary in the circumstances.""Part of the evidence that we would be looking for in relation to supporting any prosecution would come from SA Health," he said.SA Health adamant man didn't attend cricket
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