Two pubs in the aptly-named Bordertown in South Australia were locked down with dozens of patrons and staff inside over a potential coronavirus contamination. 9News
Face mask-wearing police announced people in the Bordertown Hotel could all be at risk, after being exposed to a diner who'd been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19.
9News has been told a truck driver who recently passed through NSW was called by authorities and alerted to his possible exposure during his meal.At the Woolshed Inn, meanwhile, authorities had similar reason to fear exposure, after some customers moved there from the Bordertown Hotel.Shaun Taylor and his partner were among the pub-goers, as part of a social work function with more than 60 people.
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