Coronavirus digest: South Australia imposes lockdown
By DW
21 November 2020 |
12:44 pm
A sudden COVID-19 outbreak in the state of South Australia has prompted a six-day "circuit breaker" lockdown. Meanwhile, the US FDA has approved a rapid test that can be performed at home. Follow DW for the latest.
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