The state I live in can’t get the virus under control, mainly because people aren’t listening or not staying home while they’re supposed to.
So the government has had to bring in tougher restrictions, it was announced Today what the restrictions are.
It’s worse in the city so they are on stage 4 which is tougher restrictions, I’m regional vic so I’ll be stage 3. I still don’t know how this will affect my work yet as it’s classed as under building industry.
BREAKING NEWS
Sunday, 2 August 2020
As of 6pm tonight a State of Disaster has been declared across Victoria. This allows police and other services to have additional power to enforce restrictions.
This State of Disaster will last for 6 weeks.
METROPOLITAN MELBOURNE
As of 6pm tonight, Metropolitan Melbourne will enter Stage 4 lockdown.
This means that on top of the 4 reasons you could already leave your home, there are further limits.
• From 8pm tonight, a curfew will apply within Metropolitan Melbourne. This curfew will run from 8pm to 5am every day. The only reasons to be out after curfew are to be getting care, giving care or going to/from work.
• You cannot go further than a 5km radius from your home.
• One person per day per household is allowed to go and do any shopping. Again, this must be done within the 5km radius.
• Recreational activities are no longer allowed.
• One hour of exercise is permitted, no further than 5km from home. A run, jog, walk in your own neighbourhood or exercise in your own home.
• No groups bigger than 2 people to be out and about, regardless if they are family or not. (Exemptions in regards to things such as single parents who cannot leave their kids at home will apply).
• All schools will switch to flexible and remote learning unless it is absolutely essential for the child to be at school. Special schools will remain open for those who require those settings.
These restrictions will last for 6 weeks.
REGIONAL VICTORIA
As of midnight, next Wednesday regional Victoria will enter Stage 3 lockdown.
This means that you cannot leave your home unless it is for the 4 following reasons –
• To shop for food and essential goods or services.
• The provide care, for compassionate reasons or to seek medical treatment.
• To exercise or for outdoor recreation.
• For work or study, if you can’t do it from home.
Restaurants, cafes, bars, gyms, etc. will all have to close. Takeaway and delivery options will remain.
Schools will switch to flexible and remote learning unless the child needs to be at school because of parents working or special needs.
These restrictions will last for 6 weeks.
EMPLOYMENT CHANGES
Premier Andrews has stated that further announcements will be made tomorrow in regards to employment. There will be 3 categories -
• Business as usual – supermarkets, butchers, bakers, food and beverage (takeaway and home delivery will remain).
• Reduced employment – places that will operate at a limited capacity with less staff.
• Closed employment – places that will need to work from home, or if that is not possible, they will need to close.
Police will be out in force making sure people have lawful reasons to have left their homes and are following restrictions.