Melbourne back in lockdown

Almost 5 million people across 32 Melbourne municipalities are being affected by the reintroduction to stage 3 restrictions as health authorities are trying to slow down the spread of coronavirus.

Public health teams are scattering across Melbourne to keep a lid on a surging coronavirus outbreak. Source: AAP

The restrictions will also apply to the Shire of Mitchell in Melbourne's north.

The borders with NSW are being closed from tonight at 11.56pm.