Take extra care visiting rural communities - but please visit

Rockford Wines, Barossa Valley, SA Source: AAP

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As governments ease lockdowns and domestic travel restrictions, health experts warn Australians to be extra careful when visiting rural communities - because they rely on tourism but won't be able to deal with coronavirus breakouts.

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