BREAKING | Victorians aged 8 years old and over will need to wear masks in all indoor public spaces and large outdoor events under a change to the state's coronavirus rules
Victorians aged eight years and older will have to wear masks in all indoor settings - except private homes - and at all large outdoor events, from 11.59pm on Thursday.
Mr Merlino described new measures the government is taking as “common sense, sensible changes in response to the new variant”. Health Minister Martin Foley said authorities were also recommending to hospitality venues that they stick to seated service where possible, and that dance floors stay in outdoor, well-ventilated areas.Loading
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