SA eases COVID-19 close contact rules

COVID-19 close contacts in SA will no longer have to isolate, but must wear a mask outside the home. (AAP)

South Australia has relaxed its COVID-19 close contact rules but has also extended the emergency declaration to deal with the ongoing pandemic for another month.

From Saturday close contacts of positive cases are no longer required to isolate for seven days, bringing SA into line with NSW, Victoria, Queensland and the ACT.