As Victoria recorded its worst-ever rate of positive COVID-19 tests on Tuesday, speculation began to circulate over when Premier Daniel Andrews will call in the next round of restrictions. A state of disaster has been declared in Victoria as the state tightens COVID-19 restrictions and implements a nightly curfew in Melbourne. "We will continue to support Victorians and the businesses that employ them as they deal with the impacts of the state's second wave.". It's one day at a time," Mr Andrews said. Victorian Premier holds Facebook Q&A, answers niche Stage 4 questions, Christine Dacera's death: Everything we know so far, Victoria Police searching for man over assault of officers at Shrine of Remembrance, 'IMMEDIATE STEPS': Queensland on high alert over mutant COVID strain, The Vice President's plan that will INFURIATE Donald Trump. VCE exam dates will not change, and Year 12 students will still receive their ATAR results by the end of the year. What does it mean for you? In summary, these are some of the key restrictions for level 4: A curfew will be in effect from 20h00 to 05h00 each day; Wearing of cloth masks will be mandatory when moving out of residence; While the state prepares to enter stage … COVIDSafe Summer – restrictions apply from 11:59pm Sunday 6 December 2020. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has declared a state of disaster and an 8pm-5am curfew for Melbourne for the next six weeks. Sunday 13 September is the end date – fingers crossed – if the state's coronavirus numbers go down. Timing: The later of either September 28 or when Metro Melbourne reaches an average daily case rate of 30-50 cases over the previous 14 days. As of Sunday, there were 1,872 active coronavirus cases in Victoria. Members of the same household can help a person move house. An earlier version of this article misstated the date that restaurants, retail stores and other businesses were allowed to reopen in Puerto Rico. Meanwhile, the rest of the state moves to stage 3 restrictions. 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. 'Keeping Stage 4 restrictions until case numbers are low enough to safely reopen will enable all Victorians to get back to COVID-normal, faster,' the modelling said. Mitchell Shire will also remain at Stage 3. Updated Updated 06/09/2020 By Maani Truu Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced the state's roadmap out of coronavirus lockdown. Source: AAP, Here's everything you need to know about the roadmap out of lockdown for Melbourne and regional Victoria, which differs for Melbourne and regional Victoria, 63 new coronavirus cases and five more deaths, NSW reports 10 new coronavirus cases as Sydney CBD cluster grows, 'Document of despair': Business leaders slam Victoria's roadmap out of coronavirus lockdown. It is strongly recommended you wear a face mask while on your flight. Lucy Mae Beers. Second Step. New figures suggest Melbourne is on track to see an easing of stage 4 restrictions by the end of the year, with authorities optimistic that conditions will ease in time for the holidays. "This is unnecessary, it shouldn't have come to this, because we shouldn't have had a second wave," he said. Stage Four restrictions in Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire and Stage Three restrictions elsewhere in the state are currently scheduled to expire on September 13, after six weeks of enforcement. Under the new stage 4 restrictions, only one person in each household can do shopping once a day. Melbourne residents will see the city's Stage 4 lockdown extended by at least another two weeks under the government's roadmap to reopening the state. Outside of metropolitan Melbourne, regional Victoria will move to the second step of the roadmap from 14 September and likely progress through the stages more quickly, Mr Andrews said. When does stage 4 lockdown end in Melbourne? Premier Daniel Andrews said further restrictions were necessary, as stage three lockdown would take up to six months to stem the spread of the virus. Under Stage 4 all those living in Melbourne can still move house if it had already been planned. When will stage four end? Stage four was originally meant to end on 13 September. Modelling by the Universities of Melbourne and New England, commissioned by the Victorian government, found Melbourne would likely still have a 14-day average of around 60 COVID-19 cases per day by mid-September, which could result in a third wave if lockdowns were lifted too soon. From 11:59pm 18 December 2020 you must wear a fitted face mask when you are in an airport terminal. Updates will be provided … In this stage, Melbourne residents will be allowed to leave their home for any reason and there will be no restrictions on distance. For more questions answered by Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, see the Stage 4 Q&A here. Last update: Jan. 4, 2021. Now that Melbourne’s stage 4 lockdown has been in place for two weeks, experts have modelled where the state will be at the end of six weeks and when restrictions can be lifted. Published: 06/09/2020Updated: 6 September 2020 11:02 AM. Stage 4 restrictions were initially due to end on September 13. Gatherings of 10 people will be permitted outdoors, and up to five visitors at homes. Your questions answered on Victoria's Stage 4 restrictions. The following industries or activities are closed indoors: “That includes a curfew – from 8pm to 5am – beginning tonight. Ask Amazon Alexa for the latest SBS News or listen to SBS Radio. Official government modelling, obtained exclusively by the Herald Sun, is predicting a return to stage 2 coronavirus restrictions by December. "What the data tells us, what the scientists tell us, and, frankly, it’s common sense, if we do this too fast, if we run to open up we won't be open for long," he said. Melbourne stage 4 restrictions and coronavirus lockdown rules explained Read more “Ultimately we’ll have to be, just as we always have been, guided by the data… We love feedback: help us improve by rating the app and sharing your suggestions at apps@sbs.com.au. Allie Godfrey, Lucy Mae Beers and Brett Wadelton. Last update: Jan. 4, 2021. 'Keeping Stage 4 restrictions until case numbers are low enough to safely reopen will enable all Victorians to get back to COVID-normal, faster,' the modelling said. Click here to view all up-to-date Phase IV Capacity Guidelines. Melbourne curfew changes under new Stage 4 restrictions from September 14. Victoria's Stage Four lockdown spells bad news for businesses. An 8pm-5am curfew for metropolitan Melbourne (unless you are going to or from work or to get or give care); A ban on travelling more than 5km from home for shopping or recreation; Allowing only one person per household to shop once a day; Limiting daily exercise to one hour, no more than 5km from home and in groups of no more than two; Bans on weddings from midnight on Wednesday. Premier Daniel Andrews has revealed the government's planned pathway out of Stage 4 restrictions in Melbourne and Stage 3 throughout regional Victoria. Watch SBS World News live daily at 6:30pm on TV and on our app. Essential retail outlets, including food stores; Restaurants, bars, cafes and gyms to shut from midnight on Wednesday. Melbourne stage 4 restrictions ... the second wave of Covid-19 cases that has caused 646 deaths to date. The seven new deaths takes Australia's death toll to 209. Victoria’s rate of COVID-19 infections is falling fast, raising hopes that draconian stage 4 restrictions can be lifted earlier than the scheduled 13 September end date. Download our free app on the App Store or Google Play for the latest headlines and breaking news alerts. From 11:59pm 18 December 2020 you must wear a fitted face mask when you are in an airport terminal. The full list of restrictions can be found here. Although the Stage 4 restrictions have been lifted, PUA has reinstated Stage 2 Watering Restrictions. The restrictions will run for six weeks until September 13 where they will be reevaluated. The state government declared a “State of Disaster”, allowing it to expand restrictions on people’s movements. "You've got dozens and dozens of [regional] areas that have had no coronavirus cases whatsoever, why are they still in Stage 3 lockdown? End date Length (days) Start date End date Length (days) Start date End date Length (days) Level Albania: 2020-03-13: 2020-06 ... transitioning from Stage 3 to Stage 4. "The best thing right now is to … Study at TAFE and university will also have to done remotely. Sign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox. Getting tested. Another seven people have died – three women in their 70s, two women in their 80s, one man in his 90s, and one woman in her 90s – with coronavirus. "Of course the federal government would like to see restrictions in Victoria lifted as soon as it is safe to do so, but at the end of the day these are decisions solely for the Victorian government to determine," they said. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images) (Getty) As part of a State of Disaster today announced by Premier Daniel Andrews, Stage 4 restrictions would come into effect in metropolitan Melbourne from 6pm and a curfew has been implemented … More permanent travel agency closures appear inevitable after the Victorian government ordered all non-essential retailers to shut their doors from Thursday for six weeks as part of its onerous Stage 4 Restrictions. (ABC News: Simon Winter)Second step. The city can move into the third step of the roadmap, which would see the curfew currently in place lifted, from 26 October - but only if the 14-day average daily case number is reduced to five, and fewer than five cases with an unknown source are recorded in the state over a fortnight. There are, however, some changes to restrictions taking place from Sunday 13 September: Two people or a household can meet for up to two hours of exercise. Ally Foster allyjfoster news.com.au August 31, 2020 9:34pm He estimated 20,000 cases have been averted over the period since stage three restrictions have been in place. It was May 26, 2020, not May 25. Victorian opposition leader Michael O'Brien also criticised the plan on Sunday, calling for greater certainty for business owners, school students, and regional Victoria. All Victorians must wear a face covering when they leave home, no matter where they live. “The time for discretion, the time for accepting some of this bad behaviour is over,” Andrews said. Stage-four restrictions are set to last for at least six weeks. VCE exam dates will not change, and Year 12 students will still receive their ATAR results by the end of the year. These restrictions are the most up to date and take precedence over the industry-specific guidelines if there are points of contradiction. Mr Andrews announced the plan after a week of speculation, and as the state recorded 63 new coronavirus cases and five more deaths. Police have arrested a number of people at anti-lockdown rallies. For Melburnians, this includes public gatherings being increased to a maximum of five people from two households, a staggered return of some students to in-class learning, reopening of childcare, and a number of industries being able to return to work. On Sunday, the Premier was asked by reporters if this was still the plan. The same rules will apply to Melbourne’s kinder and early childhood education services from Thursday. A second wave of Covid-19 is hitting Europe hard – and the UK is no exception. Lockdown 2.0 has taken a new turn in Melbourne, with a curfew and locals told to stay within five kilometres of their homes. Premier Daniel Andrews said further restrictions were necessary, as stage three lockdown would take up to six months to stem the spread of the virus. The state on Sunday announced 671 new cases of COVID-19 and seven deaths. Please select the editions you would like to sign up to. A Stage 4 lockdown plus (critically) 90 per cent of people wearing face masks when they’re out of the home gets us to nearly a 50 per cent chance of eliminating community transmission by 19 August (the end date of the six-week lockdown). Remember to keep triple zero (000) for emergencies only. Regional Victoria is currently under Stage 3 restrictions. Under the roadmap, which differs for Melbourne and regional Victoria, further restrictions will be lifted in Melbourne on 28 September if the average daily case rate there drops to between 30 and 50 cases over a 14-day period, Mr Andrews said. "But it wasn't enough." Metropolitan Melbourne residents are subject to Stage 4 restrictions and must comply with a curfew between the hours of 8pm and 5am. Follow SBS News to join in the conversation and never miss the latest live updates. Updates will be provided as they are announced by the Victorian government. Earlier today, Premier Daniel Andrews announced that stage 4 lockdown will stay in place for another two weeks after the initial date of Sunday 13 September, until at least Monday 28 September. 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. Police officers also have the power to issue $1000 on-the-spot fines. Anti-lockdown protests. Play Video. "If we open up too fast then we have a very high likelihood that we are not really opening up at all, we're just beginning a third wave.". Getting tested. I live very close to metro Melbourne, which is in stage four. ... No restrictions on reasons to leave home or distance. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced Stage 4 restrictions for Melbourne and Stage 3 restriction for the rest of Victoria as the state reported 671 new coronavirus cases.. Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Health Minister Greg Hunt and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg described the announcement as "crushing" for Victorians in a joint statement on Sunday, warning that it would lead to further job losses and negatively impact many people's mental health. All school students across the state will learn from home with the exception of some “special schools” or due to parental work commitments. News and information is available in 63 languages at sbs.com.au/coronavirus. Stage 4 restrictions will apply to all people within the Melbourne metropolitan area, and regional Victoria will move to the Stage 3 restrictions. If you have symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) you should get tested. Before the introduction of Stage 4 restrictions, people could visit a property one-on-one with an agent. Exercise can be undertaken once a day for one hour, and no more than two people can exercise together. "It depends on how hard we all work right now to get to that point. Stage four lockdown is due to end at 11.59pm on Sunday, September 13. The state on Sunday announced 671 new cases of COVID-19 and seven deaths. COVID-19 restrictions Map of COVID-19 case trends, restrictions and mobility. Stage Four restrictions in Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire and Stage Three restrictions elsewhere in the state are currently scheduled to expire on September 13, after six weeks of enforcement. How to stay safe and well. However from next Sunday, when the lockdown was initially scheduled to end, the curfew will start an hour later from 9pm, limits on exercise will be doubled to two hours per day, people who live alone will be able to create a "social bubble" with another person, and public outdoor gatherings of two people or a household will be allowed for up to two hours. 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