Covid Victoria lockdown restrictions: Melbourne and regional Vic coronavirus rules explained
by Guardian staff from World news | The Guardian on (#5JHQD)
New Victorian Covid-19 restrictions have been announced in response to a growing number of cases in a Melbourne suburbs coronavirus outbreak. Can you leave home? Is mask-wearing compulsory? Are schools closed? Is travelling permitted? What is the 5km radius for? Here are the new rules
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Victoria has imposed a seven-day circuit-breaker lockdown" in response to a growing Covid cluster in Melbourne's northern suburbs.
From 11.59pm Thursday, 27 May until 11.59pm Thursday 3 June, the following rules apply to the entire state of Victoria - not just Melbourne.
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