Victoria Covid cases: restrictions reintroduced as cluster in Melbourne’s north grows to nine

Four family contacts of a coronavirus case announced earlier on Tuesday also test positive

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Victorians eligible to get a Covid-19 vaccine have been told waiting is a not an option" as nine cases of community transmission of the virus have now been identified and restrictions are reintroduced for greater Melbourne.

Acting premier James Merlino announced on Tuesday that from 6pm, private gatherings in the home would be limited to five people, public gatherings would be limited to 30, and face masks would need to be worn indoors for everyone aged 12 years and older.