South Australia has reported a dip in COVID-19 infections and two more deaths amid further reassurances those in isolation will be able to vote in next month's state election.
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SA revealed 1445 new cases on Friday with 210 people in hospital, including 16 in intensive care where five people are on ventilators.
Premier Steven Marshall says work is still being done on preparations for the election, and an announcement on the arrangements should be made next week.
"I've had confirmation from the police commissioner that they're in the final stages," Mr Marshall told reporters.
"Obviously, they want to check it. It's very important that we get this right.
"But he's made it very clear that everybody who is eligible to vote will have that opportunity in the upcoming state election."
The special voting arrangements have been prompted by concerns that thousands of people forced into isolation, either as virus cases or close contacts, would be unable to attend a polling booth.
Labor and crossbench MPs called for state parliament to be recalled to pass legislation to allow for wider phone voting, but that was rejected by the government.
Mr Marshall said South Australia's daily virus numbers would continue to "jump around" as the state eased local restrictions.
On Friday the cap on home gatherings was lifted from 10 to 50 people while density limits for outdoor hospitality settings and fitness venues were also raised.
"The thing that I am more concerned about is that we have the right capacity in our hospitals, especially as we ease elective surgery bans," he said.
The premier also confirmed the arrival of the Novavax vaccine from February 23.
SA has initially ordered 4000 doses.
Australian Associated Press
