Victoria has recorded ZERO new local cases, on the first day after Melbourne's hard lockdown lifted. 🍩 9News
This is despite some businesses being required to remain closed for at least another week.
The Victorian government also reversed its decision on masks yesterday, with face coverings still required to be worn outdoors until the state has its latest outbreak of the virus under control. The harshest restrictions eased at 11.59pm yesterday, a week after it was initially hoped the state would be on top of the outbreak.
Four new locally acquired cases announced yesterday are from the same household in Reservoir, in Melbourne's north, and investigations into the source of the infections are underway.Australian Medical Association Queensland president Dr Chris Perry said while the two-week lockdown appeared heavy-handed, the decision had the support of the medical community.
"They do seem a bit harsher than some of the other states have had, but they have a bigger problem than the other states," he told Today.Private household gatherings are still prohibited, but public gatherings up to 10 people outdoors will be allowed, hospitality and retail sectors will reopen and students will return to schools.
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