An update regarding the coronavirus outbreak in Victoria was received early in the morning.
There have been 149 new infections and 24 deaths.
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In the meantime, Premier Daniel Andrews' proposal to extend the state of emergency for another 12 months has not gathered the numbers necessary to be approved in Parliament and it therefore seems destined to be abandoned.
Metropolitan Melbourne residents are subject to Stage 4 restrictions and must comply with a curfew between the hours of 8pm and 5am. During the curfew, people in Melbourne can only leave their house for work, and essential health, care or safety reasons.
Between 5am and 8pm, people in Melbourne can leave the home for exercise, to shop for necessary goods and services, for work, for health care, or to care for a sick or elderly relative.
All Victorians must wear a face covering when they leave home, no matter where they live.
People in Australia must stay at least 1.5 metres away from others. Check your state’s restrictions on gathering limits.
If you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms, stay home and arrange a test by calling your doctor or contact the Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080.
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