People have sent the ABC hundreds of questions about South Australia's lockdown in the 24 hours since it was announced.
Here are the answers to some of them.
We'll be updating this page with more questions and answers, so return here later.
You can also call the SA COVID-19 information hotline on 1800 253 787.
Can I walk to the supermarket?
Yes, you can walk to a shop on your own to pick up essential goods and services, a maximum of once per day.
Are bottle shops open?
Yes.
When do I have to wear a mask?
The SA Government is now urging all South Australians to wear masks when outside the home, especially when social distancing is not possible, like on public transport.
But it has not yet made mask wearing in public compulsory.
Masks are also mandatory in aged care facilities if social distancing is impossible.
Chief Public Health Officer Nicola Spurrier has said authorities are considering how to distribute masks across the state.
Premier Steven Marshall has said mask wearing is likely to become mandatory at some point.
Can I leave home to visit my partner?
No.
Who is an essential worker? Which businesses are staying open?
Essential workers are people who can legally leave home to do their jobs during the lockdown.
You are an essential worker if the work you do is necessary for any of these to continue operating:
- Hardware stores
- Financial institutions
- Homelessness, disability, aged care, illness and chronic health condition management services
- Post offices
- Bottle shops
- Pharmacies
- Petrol stations
- Distribution centres
- Pet stores and veterinary clinics
- Media organisations
- Vehicle repair, mechanical and roadside assistance services
- Consular and diplomatic services
- The Australian Border Force, national law enforcement and intelligence agencies
- Blood banks
- Hotels and motels
- Truck stops and roadhouses
- Production and distribution of food, liquor, or medical or pharmaceutical products
- Certain factories
This only applies to factories that cannot be shut down without major damage to plant or equipment.
- Supermarkets, butchers, fruit and vegetable stores or fishmongers.
But markets — indoor or outdoor, including the Adelaide Central Market — must be closed and their staff are not considered essential workers.
- Essential health services
These include hospitals, GP clinics, surgical abortion services, drug and alcohol services, IVF, surgical and some dental clinics. For a full list, check the COVID-19 legal direction.
- Emergency services
This includes firefighting, ambulance, police, medical retrieval services such as the Royal Flying Doctor Service, military and defence services.
- Urgent services
This includes anything necessary for the health and safety of any person, animal or premises, including Centrelink, food banks and emergency plumbing services.
- Child care, and childhood education services
This only applies to the care of children of essential workers, children in state care or children in certain vulnerable circumstances, including family violence. For more information, check the COVID-19 legal direction.
- Primary industries
But only to feed and care for animals and crops.
Can I leave my house to walk my dog?
No.
But you can take your dog with you on your walk to a shop for essential goods and services.
Check out our guide to keeping your dog entertained in lockdown.
