By SAT News Desk
MELBOURNE, 25 May 2021: After five COVID positive cases, Victoria restrictions have returned starting 6 pm today. New exposure sites linked to community cases of COVID-19, according to the Tweet (@VicGovDH) are located in Epping, Reservoir, and Brunswick, as well as Bundoora and Maribyrnong (Highpoint Shopping Centre). EXPOSURE SITES.
Private gatherings at home can only have five visitors per day, public gatherings will be limited to 30 people and face masks will need to be worn indoors unless an exemption applies. The face mask requirement applies to everyone aged 12 years and older.
Schools and workplaces will remain open with the current restrictions that are in place. Depending on the workplace, this includes COVIDSafe measures and in some cases, a density requirement. There are no changes to existing density rules. Victorians who live in Greater Melbourne and need to travel to regional Victoria can still do so however, the restrictions travel with them.
For example, if you visit someone outside of metropolitan Melbourne, they must not have more than five visitors to their home on that day. If you attend a public gathering outside of Greater Melbourne, it must not be bigger than 30 people.
Victorians visiting regional Victoria from Melbourne will also need to wear a face mask when indoors even when outside of metropolitan Melbourne, unless an exemption applies.
Hospital and aged care visitor restrictions will also now apply state-wide.
“Use of the Service Victoria QR code service will still be mandatory in all venues and facilities required to have mandatory electronic record-keeping from Friday, 28 May.
However, due to the current circumstances, we will pause on the move to remove the density quotient in outdoor spaces and venues to a maximum of 200 people in spaces smaller than 400 sqm. Timing for this easing will be reassessed when public health advice indicates it is appropriate to do so, ” says a media release.
Acting Premier James Merlino says, “These additional measures are about keeping Victorians safe while our coronavirus detectives work to track down
any additional cases and stamp out the spread of this deadly virus.”
“If you’re eligible to get vaccinated, don’t wait. Make an appointment or walk up to a vaccination site today. It’s the best way to protect yourself and your family.”