Australian state South Australia recently saw a jump in cases
New restrictions:
- all schools, takeaway food, pubs, cafes, universities will close
- all schools except for kids of essential workers
- elective surgery
- outdoor sport or physical activity (ie no exercise outside home)
- construction industry
- weddings and funerals
Masks will be required in all areas outside the home.
For 6 days. This is very harsh lockdown, reminiscent of NZ - the 6 days is a brief period.
After the 6 days a further eight days of other restrictions will follow.
Remaining open:
- Critical infrustructure
- Supermarkets
- Medical, including medical health
- Public transport
- Airport and freight
- Petrol stations
- Financial institutions and post offices
- Mining, smelting and large factories
- Childcare for families of essential workers
- Government where essential
- Veterinary surgeries
- End of life visits
