Premier Daniel Andrews has announced the new coronavirus restrictions that will see Victorians through the summer months. An entire Virgin Airways flight to Melbourne has been advised to isolate at home after two travellers failed to quarantine in Sydney. "While today we can take some big steps, not to normal, but to a COVID-safe summer, we all need to remain vigilant and we all need to play our part. But from midnight on Sunday, Melburnians should use their judgment as to when masks are needed in instances where 1.5-metre social distancing can't be achieved. Previous announcements have shown there is often room for clarification and exceptions so please check back as this story will be updated to reflect new information. The latest announcement comes after the state recorded 23 days of no new cases or deaths from COVID-19. This could mean the state would take its … Covid 19 coronavirus: Victoria imposes new restrictions after virus spike 20 Jun, 2020 09:45 AM 6 minutes to read Premier of Victoria Daniel Andrews speaks to the media. There are new restrictions coming for British Columbians after a week of surging COVID-19 cases. There are 0 active cases across Victoria. Victoria has become the final state in Australia to ease its coronavirus restrictions. What the new coronavirus restrictions mean for Victorians. No new cases, Victoria eases restrictions National. How to stay safe and well. Victoria coronavirus restrictions ease further. Restrictions are being eased for Melbourne and regional Victoria: the new Covid rules explained. Victoria is currently in COVIDSafe Summer restrictions: Restaurants, cafes, pubs, bars and nightclubs can open for outdoor and indoor service of food or drink. Household gatherings will be restricted to a maximum of five guests, and public gatherings will have a limit of 10 people. ... Victoria’s Covid restrictions ease as Daniel Andrews reveals 25km travel bubble and … The government had already foreshadowed a number of significant changes including changes to mask-wearing rules, household visits and patron limits at hospitality and entertainment venues. From 11.59pm on Saturday 12 December 2020 travellers from South Australia will no longer be required to carry a permit to enter Victoria. So what are those new rules? While there are no longer restrictions on entry to the state, it is important that all visitors are familiar and comply with Victoria’s current health directions. Higher education and training can return to campus for staff and students for summer programs. Victorians have woken to more freedom this morning after COVID-19 restrictions were eased but many are unhappy the hospitality and retail industries have been left out. Sign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox. Restrictions to ease in Victoria ahead of Christmas period. There will be a night time curfew will be implemented across Melbourne from 8:00pm to 5:00am from tonight. Federal and state authorities are investigating how the pair were able to skip quarantine in Sydney. a breach of quarantine rules which sent a plane-load of travellers into self-isolation, Two international travellers who skipped NSW quarantine return negative coronavirus test results, have ordered 176 passengers and crew from a flight into Melbourne to enter isolation. Private sector companies will be allowed to move up to 50 percent of employees back into their offices from 11 January. Mathew Dunckley is digital editor at The Age. Source: Getty. However, this is the maximum number allowed on any one day, regardless of … #StaySafeStayOpen https://t.co/pcll7ySEgz #COVID19Vic #COVID19VicData pic.twitter.com/Pe0obIdNn1. These restrictions are expected to be in place for summer. Premier Daniel Andrews on Sunday morning confirmed this and more. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has confirmed a major easing of Melbourne's COVID-19 restrictions. Premier Daniel Andrews on Sunday confirmed that masks must still be carried at all times and worn on public transport and at indoor shopping centres and crowded places. The new lockdown restrictions set to be imposed on Victoria as state battles second wave. No new cases, Victoria eases restrictions Health. From midnight on Sunday in regional Victoria, hospitality venues will be allowed to increase their capacity to 70 people outside and 40 inside. Masks can be removed for the person receiving the service of procedure if necessary such as facial waxing, facials, beard trimmings and piercings around the mouth, nose and cheeks. Daily arrivals will be initially capped at 160 people. Premier Daniel Andrews is outlining a change in coronavirus restrictions that brings metro Melbourne in line with the rest of the state, after Victoria reported a ninth-straight day of zero new cases. Indoor pools (including lessons)- 150 people, with density quotient one per 4 sq m; Outdoor pools (including lessons)- 300 people, with density quotient one per 4 sq m; Indoor skateparks - 150 people, one per 4 sq m. Outdoor - open; Indoor trampoline centres - 150 people, one per 4 sq m. Outdoor - open; and, Play centres - 150 people, one per 4 sq m. Workplaces currently working from home (such as CBD offices) can return up to 25 per cent of their workforce per site; Standard workplace requirements including density limits continue; Businesses with fewer than 40 staff can have 10 staff on-site subject to density requirements; and. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has confirmed a major easing of Melbourne's COVID-19 restrictions. No new cases, Victoria eases restrictions National. All students across the state will return to home-based learning. Casino - 1000 people limit, every second EGM disabled. We love feedback: help us improve by rating the app and sharing your suggestions at apps@sbs.com.au. Find out about the current restrictions in place. Not required outdoors where people can physically distance; Required indoors - workplaces, shopping, public transport, hospitals, ride shares; 15 visitors per day to homes - infants under 12 months do not count towards caps, face masks recommended when distancing not possible and keeping a record of visitors is advised; Public gatherings - limit of up to 50 people. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has confirmed a major easing of Melbourne's COVID-19 restrictions. Victorians are being encouraged to use their judgment about wearing masks despite it no longer being mandatory in some settings. Dr. Bonnie Henry announced Saturday that another 567 people had tested positive for COVID-19. Double-digit increases of coronavirus cases for six days in a row have prompted Victoria to extend its state of emergency well into next month. No new cases, Victoria eases restrictions Health. Check your state’s restrictions on gathering limits. ", Yesterday there were 0 new cases and 0 deaths reported. Hospitality, a maximum of 20 people inside and 50 people outside, will reopen from 11.59pm on November 1. Four groups of ten will be allowed to gather outdoors, as … Indoor religious gatherings - 150 people limit, one per 4 sq m; Get our Coronavirus Update newsletter for the day's crucial developments and the numbers you need to know. The easing of further COVID-19 restrictions means it is no longer compulsory to wear masks in offices or cafes. Victoria has announced a series of new restrictions following a staggering rise in coronavirus cases. Victoria wakes to fewer COVID-19 rules. From midnight on Sunday, Melbourne households will be able to receive 30 visitors a day, from multiple other homes. For the 37th consecutive day, Victoria has recorded no new cases of coronavirus. No new cases, Victoria eases restrictions National. News and information is available in 63 languages at https://sbs.com.au/coronavirus, Delivery rider Rosya feared for her life after an accident. The spike in cases has also pushed the State Government to bring back tougher restrictions, including limiting visitor numbers inside homes to five people and outdoor gatherings to 10 people. "Masks have been a great insurance policy and remain as such," he said. Below you'll find a building list of what we know about each of the levels, when they will apply (unless otherwise stated the new rules kick in on Sunday at 11.59pm) and what they mean. The pair has since tested negative to COVID-19, Victorian Health Minister Martin Foley said. News Victoria’s COVID restrictions finally eased after 12 weeks of hard lockdown 3:32pm, Oct 26, 2020 Updated: 4:58pm, Oct 26 Melbourne's coronavirus rules have slightly eased as … In fact, from midnight Sunday, Victorians will have some COVID-19 restrictions reimposed – and they will be enforced by police. Victoria has recorded just two new COVID-19 cases and no deaths. Restrictions to ease in Victoria ahead of Christmas period Victorian restrictions eased as Andrews announces plans for a 'COVID-safe Christmas' The latest figures in Victoria have been revealed. Please select the editions you would like to sign up to. Melbourne residents will only be allowed to shop and exercise within 5km of their home. Based in our Melbourne newsroom, he was previously business editor for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age and Melbourne bureau chief for the Australian Financial Review. Victoria on Sunday reported a 37th day without a case of locally transmitted coronavirus, but Mr Andrews served a stern warning. Find out about the current restrictions in place. Small businesses with less than 5 employees are exempt. Sign up to The Sydney Morning Herald's newsletter here and The Age's here. Victoria recorded 25 new coronavirus cases overnight, including 14 linked to existing outbreaks and one returned traveller in hotel quarantine Plans to increase the number of patrons in restaurants, libraries and places of worship are being delayed, meaning the 20-person limit will remain until at least July 12 Australia’s hot spot the state of Victoria reported 374 new cases of Covid-19, its second-highest daily tally on Tuesday. Masks will no longer be mandatory in cafes and restaurants, and outdoor public gatherings can move to … From midnight next Wednesday, regional Victoria will move to stage 3 restrictions – requiring residents to stay at home, except for the four reasons to leave. The last week has seen record numbers of new … A coronavirus risk emerged after two travellers, believed to be from Germany, failed to enter mandatory quarantine in Sydney and boarded Virgin flight VA838 which landed in Melbourne at 1.25pm on Saturday. Limits apply to the number of customers based on the size of the venue. From December 13, Victorians will be allowed to welcome up to 30 visitors to their home. People in Australia must stay at least 1.5 metres away from others. From Monday, Melburnians will be allowed to travel 25km from home and there will be no limit on time spent outdoors. Download our free app on the App Store or Google Play for the latest headlines and breaking news alerts. He added that these new restrictions are about “the way we live” and further announcements about workplaces and industry are set to come on Monday. Watch SBS World News live daily at 6:30pm on TV and on our app. Residents of the household and infants under 12 months old are excluded from this tally. Ask Amazon Alexa for the latest SBS News or listen to SBS Radio. Five international flights from Colombo, Doha, Hong Kong and Singapore are scheduled to arrive at Melbourne Airport on Monday. Victoria travel restrictions | Where you can go in December 2020 We shed some light on where you can go, what's open and how to get around now that regional travel is permitted in Victoria. Mr Andrews also announced easing of workplace restrictions from early 2021. "Until such time as these two international travellers return their next negative test, which we remain positive about, unfortunately the 176-plus people on that plane ... are required to self-isolate," Mr Foley said. Melbourne's mandatory COVID-19 face mask rules have been further eased as the city lifts caps on social gatherings and investigates a breach of quarantine rules which sent a plane-load of travellers into self-isolation. Thanks to all who were tested, we received 8,377 results #EveryTestHelps. If you are permitted to remain open you are alos required by law to have a COVID Safe Plan. MSAC) - 25 per cent of capacity, one per 4 sq m, group limits. For regional Victoria, the following restrictions will ease from 11.59pm tonight: There are fears a south-west Sydney cluster has … Victoria's restriction levels. Amid Sunday's announcements, state and federal health authorities have ordered 176 passengers and crew from a flight into Melbourne to enter isolation. How to stay safe and well. If you have symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) you should get tested. The Victorian government on Sunday announced the new lockdown rules that will apply to the state. New restrictions for Victoria. 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