Many Victorians are experiencing tentative first steps out of lockdown this morning. [[MON]]
COVID-19 restrictions have eased slightly in Metropolitan Melbourne with people living alone or single parents allowed to have one other visitor.
Outdoor exercise times have been extended to two hours, and split over a maximum of two sessions per day, while social interaction is permitted with one other person.
In other news:
- Italian schools to reopen tomorrow after six months under strict COVID-19 rules.
- At least 100,000 demonstrators have marched in Minsk continuing widespread protests in Belarus, calling for the resignation of President Alexander Lukashenko.
- In sport: Lewis Hamilton wins the F1 Tuscan GP; Slovenian Primož Roglič wins the 15th stage of the Tour de France; in tennis, Austrian Dominic Thiem beats German Alexander Zverev in a thrilling US Open final.
Victorians in regional areas can attend playgrounds and pools.
The nightly curfew will start an hour later, at 9pm.
Premier Daniel Andrews says these developments symbolise hope for Victorians.
The strategy is working and we are delivering the safe and steady opening up that should give Victorians hope. That should see Victoria positive about beating this thing, opening, and staying open.
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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