South Australia lockdown to end after man misled tracers
State premier Steven Marshall is fuming after a Covid-19 ‘lie’ led to a harsh six-day lockdown
20 November 2020 - 08:54
Sydney — South Australia’s drastic six-day coronavirus lockdown was triggered by a “lie” to contact tracers from a man who tested positive and restrictions across the state are set to be lifted much sooner than first planned, authorities said on Friday.
The shock announcement came just two days after the state government ordered people to stay at home and shut many businesses to combat what was considered a highly contagious outbreak of coronavirus...
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