The new restrictions include:
- Expanding the 10km travel limit to 25km
- Cafes and restaurants will be limited to 50 customers - and masks will have to stay on indoors
- Private gatherings in homes are still banned
- Public group sizes capped at 10
- Gyms will remain closed
Melburnians are not permitted to travel into regional Victoria unless it is for permitted work or essential reasons.
Merlino announced a significant financial grant for businesses that are still affected by the new restrictions.
"In terms of business support, with the restrictions easing for Melbourne, but I have just outlined, we know that some businesses, so, for Melbourne, like gyms, amusement parks, dance studios and nightclubs, they will need to remain closed for a little while longer stop that is why I am announcing a further $8.36 million to provide an additional $2000 grant to support thousands of businesses eligible for the business cost assistance program that remain closed under the restrictions that I am announcing today."
Further information on financial support can be found on the Victorian Government website.
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