As restrictions are eased across South Australia and winter approaches, health authorities warn of the potential for a second spike in coronavirus cases.
The state has recorded 10 straight days without a new case of the disease and 97 percent of those diagnosed with the virus
have now recovered. Seven active cases remain and only three of those patients still require hospital treatment. Image: Getty
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