Victoria Covid update: Melbourne’s coronavirus lockdown to end, but regional travel a ‘no go’

James Merlino announces easing of restrictions from Friday, but Melburnians must stay within 25km of their home

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Melbourne will come out of lockdown on Thursday night but travel from the city to regional areas is a no go" for another week, after the state recorded one new case of Covid-19.

The two-week lockdown will end at 11.59pm on Thursday but Melburnians must stay within 25km of home, meaning travelling for the Queen's Birthday long weekend is not allowed.