Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has released a new road map out of stage four coronavirus restrictions – and the news is grim for Melburnians. COVID19
From September 28 – provided thresholds are met and pending public health advice – public gatherings will be increased to five people from a maximum of two households.All VCE and VCAL students – in Melbourne and regional Victoria – will attend onsite for the General Achievement Test and other essential assessments from October 5.
That means there will be no restrictions on leaving the home with regards to reasons or distance travelled. Retail and hairdressing will reopen and hospitality will recommence, although with “predominantly outdoor seated service”.Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said he was often faced with “heartbreaking” decisions. Picture: NCA NewsWire /Daniel PockettThe final step, which starts on November 23 for the entire state, will see gatherings of up to 50 people outdoors allowed.Hospitality will enjoy a loosening of restrictions, with indoor groups with a limit of 20 people with seated service.
There will be a phased return of employees who have been working from home and hospitality, retail and real estate will continue with record keeping and safety measures in place.“I know that same sense of loss and missing those you love is being felt by every single Victorian family,” he said. “And when I say another lockdown, probably multiple lockdowns. Because a third wave would be even more challenging than the second, it just will be,” he warned.
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