What you can and can’t do when SA’s lockdown ends

Provided there are no “unlinked” cases of COVID-19 detected in the community today or tomorrow, South Australia’s lockdown will be lifted at 12:01am on Wednesday morning. 

While emerging out of lockdown will see many workplaces reopen and bring an end to homeschooling, heavy restrictions will remain in place. 

During today’s press conference, South Australian Premier Steven Marshall said the state would have to take it “one day at a time” — and there was still a chance the lockdown could continue if any “unlinked cases”, whose origins could not be traced, were detected.

“We won’t be going back to directly where we were with the lowest level restrictions in the country,” he said.

There was just one new locally-acquired case recorded today, an 87-year-old man who visited Tenafeate Creek Wines. 

Chief Public Health Officer Nicola Spurrier said she was expecting more cases among the close contacts of those who have already tested positive and are in quarantine. 

Here’s a look at what life will look like on the other side of lockdown. 

Face mask requirements

Premier Steven Marshall said he wanted there to be a “very high level” of ongoing use “of masks in our community”. 

Masks must be worn in high-risk settings, including personal care services like a hairdresser or barber, on public transport and in health care services. 

“It really is one of our best protections,” Mr Marshall said.

“We are going to have to see that continue for some time in the future.” 

He said there would be a further update on mask requirements tomorrow. 

What can open once lockdown is lifted? 

Schools, universities and TAFEs can return to face-to-face learning, and construction sites can also reopen. 

Businesses will be allowed to open but must adhere to a density limit of one person per four square metres. 

Restaurants and cafes can open for seated dining only, indoor and outdoor. 

Shisha will not be permitted, and singing and dancing will continue to be banned.

Cinemas and theatres can reopen in line with density requirements and people must wear masks. 

Weddings and funerals

Weddings and funerals can have up to 50 people but are also bound by the density requirements of the specific venue. 

Working from home 

Mr Marshall said those who are “comfortable working from home” should continue doing so. 

“I think that’s a very, very good idea,” he said. 

Can we have people over? 

Household gatherings and private activities are capped at 10 people — and that includes members of the household. 

Where can we travel? 

Border restrictions will remain in place but travel around the state will be permitted. 

What about gyms and team sport? 

Gyms can open with a density limit of one person per eight square metres.  

There will be more information provided tomorrow in regards to gyms and sporting activities.

“We would like to see training resume and we would also like to see competition resume,” the Premier said.

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