Coronavirus South Australia: What’s reopening in SA

SA will enter phase two of the lifting of coronavirus restrictions on June 5 – here’s what’s going to reopen.

• Pubs to reopen early, restrictions on cafes lifted

South Australia will ease more restrictions from June 5 as it transitions to Step 2 of the state’s coronavirus Roadmap to Recovery.

The State Government on Wednesday announced that hotels will be allowed to open from June 5, however further details on any patronage restrictions will be announced in the lead up to that date.

From Friday, May 22, cafes and restaurants will be able to seat up to 10 people indoors and 10 outdoors. Alcohol will be able to be served at licensed venues.

Information relating to other businesses and activities that will be permitted to run from June 5 will also be released ahead of the start-up date.

State Coordinator and Police Commissioner Grant Stevens said the Government was taking a “principles-based approach” to Step 2.

“What this means is instead of having a blanket rule for every business in South Australia, we’ll be developing protocols that businesses will have to adopt and that will enable them to take full advantage of the economic benefits of reopening their businesses and starting to trade,” he said.

“There will be more detail about that coming out as we move forward towards the 5th of June.

“We’re also aiming to make sure that people are ready to be able to commence trading on the 5th of June so they’re ready for the long weekend.”