Following reduced exposure risk and low community transmission, new #COVIDSafe settings begin on Friday evening.
From 6pm on Friday 26 March:
- You can host up to 100 people in your home per day
- Outdoor gatherings in public places can increase to 200 people
- The 75% cap on private and public office workers will be removed
- Some density limits in locations such as live music venues are relaxed
- Face masks not needed in retail settings.
It’s still important to wear a mask to protect yourself and your loved ones:
- On PT, rideshares and in taxis
- In aged care facilities and hospitals.
Australia’s Chief Medical Officer has determined the Auckland hotspot should be lifted and flights from New Zealand to Australia can resume as of 11.59pm on 11 March 2021. (Thread 1/4) #COVID19Vic
Auckland (except for Auckland airport for the purposes of travelling only) will become an orange zone under Victoria’s ‘traffic light’ travel permit system from 11.59pm on 11 March 2021. (Thread 2/4)
People entering Victoria from Auckland (other than transit) must apply for an ‘orange zone’ permit. You can't apply if you have COVID-19 symptoms. You will need to get tested within 72 hours of arrival and remain home until you get a negative result. (Thread 3/4)
Tuesday 9th February
- Woolworths Broadmeadows Central, Broadmeadows - 12:15pm - 12:30pm
- Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses, Broadmeadows - 12:30pm - 12:45pm
Wednesday 10th February
- Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre, Pascoe Vale - 4pm - 7:30pm
Anyone who visited these locations must isolate, test and remain isolated for 14 days.
For a full list of exposure sites and locations where you can get a #COVID19 test, visit: dhhs.vic.gov.au/case-locations…#COVID19Vic
Seven new locations have been added to our list of Tier 1 exposure sites following further investigation by our public health team.
Saturday 6 February
Function venue: 426 Sydney Rd, Coburg – 7:14pm – 11:30pm
Monday 8 February
Coates Hire Werribee: Hoppers Crossing - 6.45am - 7.30am
Caltex Woolworths: Hoppers Crossing - 6.40am - 7.15am
Stowe Australia: South Melbourne - 10.30am - 10.45am
Tuesday 9 February
901 bus route - (Melb Airport to Broadmeadows Station) – 1:02pm – 1:49pm
Craigieburn Line train (Broadmeadows Station to Glenroy Station) – 1.25pm – 1.59pm
513 bus route - (Glenroy Station towards Eltham) – 1.35pm – 2.17pm
Yesterday there were 5 new locally acquired cases reported. There are currently 19 active cases. 24,209 test results were received. Got symptoms? Get tested, #EveryTestHelps.
One of these cases was formally reported after midnight but has been included in yesterday’s numbers as public health actions began yesterday, including the case interview.
The 5 cases listed are the cases confirmed publicly yesterday by DH. The Holiday Inn outbreak total remains at 13.