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Health
Michael Ramsey and Tim Dornin

SA eyes mask removal, eases COVID-19 rules

South Australia will slash COVID-19 quarantine periods and classify fewer people as close contacts while also setting an end date for mask mandates.

Newly elected Premier Peter Malinauskas says barring a significant change in circumstances, mask-wearing will be largely scrapped by Easter.

They will still be required in certain high-risk settings including aged care facilities under a change set to come into effect from April 14.

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