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17+ New Regional Victoria Restrictions Background
31/10/2020 00:00
17+ New Regional Victoria Restrictions Background. The state government has relaxed rules in regional areas in recognition of low coronavirus infection numbers. Use of fitted face masks is mandatory throughout victoria.
Use of fitted face masks is mandatory throughout victoria. Indoor pools can open for all ages up to 20 people. Regional victoria to enter stage three restrictions.
The changes, which came into effect at 11.59pm last night, widen the gap between metropolitan melbourne and regional victoria as those living in the city remain under stage four restrictions.
Otherwise, you need to stay home. For information about changes to restrictions levels for melbourne view the premier's statement. Meanwhile, melbourne will remain under stage four coronavirus lockdown until at least october 26 but some restrictions will be eased from next sunday as part of the first step of the roadmap. Regional victoria will take a step out of restrictions from midnight tomorrow.