Key Points to Second Step Restrictions for Metropolitan Melbourne effective from 28 September 2020.
- Stay at home unless you are shopping for essential goods (align with public gathering requirements), care or caregiving, school or permitted work, exercise (2 hours per day within 5km from home)
- Curfew will be lifted from 5am 28 September 2020
- Face masks are mandatory, ensure you wear a face mask in public and in situations where you are unable to social distance. Face shields, bandanas and scarves are no longer sufficient
- No interstate travel unless for permitted purposes
- Five people from two households can meeting outdoors for social gathering. Single person households or single parent households can have one nominated visitor. Face coverings must be worn and bubble cannot cross between metro and regional areas
- Stay within 5km of your home except for permitted reasons such as work or education if these cannot be done at home
- Childcare will open from 28 September and schools will see a staged return to face-to-face learning
- Restaurants and cafes open for takeaway and delivery only
- Higher on the spot fines for breaching rules
For further information please visit the Victorian Government website