South Australia to reverse coronavirus travel restrictions on Victorian border towns

South Australia's tough new border restrictions intended to combat the spread of coronavirus from Victoria will be relaxed just days after coming into effect, the SA Premier has confirmed.

Key points: A 40-kilometre buffer zone will be reintroduced to allow cross-border travel The current restrictions prompted backlash from Victorian border residents A limit on home gatherings in SA will increase to 50 from Friday A 40-kilometre buffer zone will be reinstated by midnight on Friday morning, allowing residents to cross the border for work, shopping and medical appointments, and students to go to school.

"The buffer zone that previously existed with Victoria will be reinstated as of Thursday night at midnight," Premier Steven Marshall said..

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