Strict lockdown measures are to be reimposed in Australia's second largest city, as authorities scramble to prevent a second wave of coronavirus infections spreading across the country.
Starting from 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, residents in metropolitan Melbourne will no longer be allowed to leave their homes unless it's for grocery shopping, caregiving, exercise or work, Victoria State Premier Daniel Andrews announced Tuesday.The measures, which are expected to remain in place for six weeks, come as the state of Victoria saw another record rise in daily coronavirus cases, with 191 new infections recorded for Tuesday.
By putting a ring around metropolitan Melbourne, we're essentially putting in place a perimeter to protect regional Victorians," he said in a statement."It's clear we are on the cusp of our second wave and we cannot let this virus cut through our communities."Australia to seal off 6.6 million people in virus-hit state as outbreak worsensUnder the new lockdown measures, cafes and restaurants that were allowed to reopen weeks ago will return to take away and delivery only.
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