Melbourne begins easing lockdown

Australia // 26 October, 2020

Melbourne (and the state of Victoria) has recorded no new COVID-19 cases for the first time since Melbourne went into lockdown on 7 July, 111 days ago. This is the longest city lockdown since the pandemic began.

From 11.59pm on Tuesday 27 October, there will be no restriction on Melburnians leaving their houses. Restaurants, hotels, cafes and bars will be able to open with up to 50 patrons outdoors and 20 indoors. The mask policy remains and working from home, where possible, remains in force.

Graph of COVID-19 cases in Melbourne

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