Regional Victorians will get their first taste of freedom today as restrictions are eased and millions of people get back to a semi-normal life.
WHAT RESTRICTIONS HAVE EASED
“It‘s a massive thing. It is such good news. I am so, so pleased and proud of every single regional Victorian who has stayed the course, followed the rules, got tested.” However, regional Victorians are not allowed to holiday in Melbourne yet, at least not until both areas are on the same restriction level.
Deputy chief medical officer Nick Coatsworth yesterday commended the “titanic efforts” of Victorians in fighting the virus. Dr Nick Coatsworth praised Victorians for getting their virus cases down. Picture: David Gray/Getty ImagesDespite the promising move for regional Victoria, Melburnians are still facing more than a week under stage four restrictions with the target date to relax rules still September 28.
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