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Rapid 'ring fence' gives SA hope for short lockdown

Simon Evans
Simon EvansSenior reporter

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A "double ring fence'' strategy used on a smaller outbreak in August has brought some early success in South Australia's fresh COVID-19 battle, with no new cases over the 24 hours to Thursday morning.

But authorities are bracing for further flare-ups because 17 cases are still in the ''suspected'' category.

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Simon Evans writes on business specialising in retail, manufacturing, beverages, mining and M&A. He is based in Adelaide. Connect with Simon on Twitter. Email Simon at simon.evans@afr.com

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