ASX 200 rises again on Wednesday 18 November// Motley Fool Australia

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) went up again today. It rose by 0.5% to 6,531 points.

South Australia goes into lockdown

The South Australian government has announced heavy lockdowns as of midnight tonight for six days to try to get the COVID-19 outbreak under control.

People are restricted from leaving the house for six days, apart from access essential services. South Australians won’t be allowed to leave the home for exercise. Masks will be required in all areas outside the home.

All takeaway food, pubs, cafes restaurants and so on will be shut. Universities will be closed. All schools will be closed except for children of essential workers and vulnerable children. One person per household will be allowed to go grocery…