ACT goes 13th straight day without new coronavirus case

The ACT has gone 13 days without a new case of coronavirus.

It comes as no new positive coronavirus cases were diagnosed in the past 24 hours.

The ACT's total number of cases still stands at 107 with the death toll at three.

ACT health authorities have said a further 204 negative tests were recorded during the past day.

There has now been almost 14,000 negative tests carried out at Canberra's two testing clinics at the Weston Creek walk-in centre and the drive-thru testing clinic at EPIC.

The figures coincide with the relaxation of some coronavirus restrictions across the ACT.

From Saturday, cafes, restaurants, pubs and bars have been able to open their doors but with a 10-customer limit in place.

Parks, reserves and playground have also reopened but outdoor gatherings have been restricted to a limit of 10 people.

ACT acting chief health officer Dr Vanessa Johnston urged for Canberrans to remain vigilant despite the eased restrictions.

"Whenever you leave home, you should think about how you're going to keep yourself, family and friends safe," Dr Johnston said.

"Make conscious choices about what you do and when you do it.

"Just because restrictions have eased, doesn't mean we should disregard all the COVID-related behaviours we have learnt over the past few months."

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The ACT and South Australia are the only jurisdictions in the country to have no known active cases of coronavirus.

Dr Johnston said responsibilities while people were out in public were still the same.

"Stay home if you're unwell, keep physical distance and make sure you continue to maintain good hand hygiene," she said.

"If you're heading to the shops, know what you want, get in and buy it and get out as soon as you can.

"We're all excited to start getting back out into the community, but it's important to remember that this is not over."

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There have been no new cases of coronavirus in the ACT for 13 days.