South Australia relaxes hard border closure with greater Melbourne

State officials have changed border rules with Melbourne, scrapping strict coronavirus measures such as quarantine and mandatory testing.

Premier Steven Marshall announced on Wednesday morning that as of 12.01am on Friday residents from greater Melbourne would be allowed back into South Australia without having to quarantine or take a mandatory coronavirus test.

He said it would come as a “huge relief” for Victorians and congratulated the state on getting on top of the Holiday Inn outbreak.

Victorians currently in quarantine in South Australia will be allowed out at 12.01am on Friday.

Camera IconPremier Steven Marshall announced on Wednesday morning that as of 12.01am on Friday residents from greater Melbourne would be allowed back into South Australia without having to quarantine or take a mandatory coronavirus test. Credit: News Corp Australia, Emma Brasier/NCA NewsWire

SA Police Commissioner Grant Stevens also announced border checkpoints would be removed.

It comes as chief public health officer Nicola Spurrier announced one new case for South Australia on Wednesday…

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From PerthNow - February 24, 2021