Starting at midnight, Melburnians will be able to take advantage of a new round of relaxed restrictions, following a much-anticipated announcement by Prime Minister Daniel Andrews
At his Sunday press conference, Andrews also pointed out which restrictions are expected to be relaxed next – at midnight on November 22
The Prime Minister said all measures taken in two weeks will be to ensure the state has a ‘normal COVID Christmas’
« Each of us has played a role in building this precious thing and each of us must play a role in protecting it
« If we are to take advantage of these steps and more we must all play our part and it is tested when you are feeling sick
« These are rules for you, your safety, your job, your community, your family, your state »
Starting Monday, Melburnians will be able to welcome two people from different families at different times
In reception areas, a limit of 100 people indoors, subject to the four square meter rule, should be announced
In rooms with outdoor spaces, a maximum of 200 people is allowed, subject to the two square meter rule
« It will mean our welcoming places they will take a step forward today, they will take an even bigger step in a few weeks, » said Andrews
« This is very important for jobs, very important for these companies, but it has to be done in a safe way »
Gyms, which will open on Mondays for the first time in months, could be allowed to seat up to 100 people, in groups of 20, starting November 22
Large sports facilities may have up to 25% of their total capacity
Outdoor sports will be limited to 500 people, in groups of 50 people maximum
A limit of 50 people is set to be allowed in indoor pools and the number of people allowed in outdoor pools will be subject to the four square meter rule
Indoor skateparks, trampoline centers and play centers will also reopen with a limit of 50 people
In terms of accommodation, a limit of 10 people – from any number of families – are allowed to stay in hotels and motels
On Sunday Andrews announced that the Steel Ring around the Melbourne metropolis will fall, meaning Victorians will have freedom of movement in their state
The limit on the number of people allowed in places of worship is also expected to increase on November 22
Indoors, a limit of 100 people, per group of 20, should be announced, with a limit of 500 people per group of 50, which should be allowed for outdoor religious gatherings
The limit on the number of people allowed at weddings should also increase to 100 people
Cinemas and theaters are also expected to reopen on November 22 with a limit of 100 people, in groups of 20 and a density of one person per four square meters
Gaming rooms must have a limit of 100 people, with a density cap of one person per four square meters
There has not yet been a subscriber limit for Crown Casino, but the four square meter rule should apply
For beauty therapies – including facials, beard trimmings and piercings – masks may be removed
« But the client could benefit from a much wider range of services as they no longer need to wear a mask »
Daniel Andrews, Victoria, Prime Minister
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SOURCE: https://www.w24news.com