'If the situation doesn't change, the borders are not opening': SA Health Minister reconsiders timeline

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South Australia's Health Minister says the state's remaining border restrictions will not lift on July 20 unless Victoria can bring its coronavirus case numbers under control.

Plans to lift South Australia's remaining border restrictions by July 20 could be pushed back, after Victoria reported its highest number of coronavirus cases in two months.Health Minister Stephen Wade said Victoria's spike in coronavirus cases was "worrying"Health Minister Stephen Wade said the health and wellbeing of South Australians was the State Government's priority in setting a timeline to reopen the state.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced the state will bring back tougher restrictions in a bid to address the recent increase in numbers. From Monday, gatherings in homes will be limited to five people, and plans to allow more patrons in restaurants have been deferred.Mr Wade said the situation across the border was a timely reminder that Australia and South Australia are not yet free of the virus."It's really important that all Australians take [this] as a warning bell.South Australia has already opened its borders to travellers from Queensland, Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Tasmania.

Those coming from other states and territories, including Victoria, must quarantine themselves for 14 days on arrival into the state. Mr Wade said South Australia would offer Victoria any assistance possible in its fight against the virus."Even under our restrictions that have been in place for months, we have a significant number of Victorians who, as essential travellers, come across our border."

 

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Vic will 'export' its community transmission to other States and Territories when Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia touches down at your local airport! Book your sale fares at Jetstar for travel from 12th June! Complete madness if the rest of Australia opens borders to Vic

If I was SA I would just keep us Victorians out... Why should SA suffer for our stupid people.

No one holidays in SA. We don’t care. Boring AF, Freezing AF, Snooty AF

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