BREAKING: Victoria has recorded no new local coronavirus cases as the state prepares to ease restrictions, allowing office workers to go mask-free at their desks and larger crowds at AFL matches.
, mask-wearing will no longer be mandated in schools for students and staff or at workplaces where there is no public interaction, such as offices and factories.Sports and entertainment venues will be allowed to welcome back crowds of up to 75 per cent capacity; up to 40,000 people in outdoor stadiums, and up to 2000 people in some theatres.
Melburnians will be able to let their hair down with up to 50 people allowed on dance floors, and masks will not be necessary at weddings where certain COVID-safe measures are in place., who was standing in for Professor Brett Sutton as the state’s Chief Health Officer on Wednesday, explained the necessary measures.
Guests lists will remain capped at 300 people for weddings. Funerals can have up to 300 mourners, as well as those helping to run the ceremony.