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Victoria has recorded no new local coronavirus cases as the state prepares to shed another layer of COVID-19 restrictions on Thursday night, including new rules that allow more people in homes.
The changes will also significantly increase the number of people permitted at weddings and funerals.
Acting Premier James Merlino announced the changes to the state’s COVID-19 restrictions on Wednesday.
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Acting Premier James Merlino announced that from 11.59pm on Thursday night restrictions would be eased, including changes that allow up to 15 people in homes (including dependants).
Under the new rules, which will remain for the next fortnight, public gatherings of up to 50 people outdoors will be permitted.
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Covid-19: Travel bubble between NZ and Victoria paused for 72 hours
(Photo / AAP) Tue, 25 May 2021, 4:10PM
New Zealand s travel bubble with Victoria will be paused while the source of infection of the five cases announced in Melbourne in the last two days is investigated, Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says.
In a statement this afternoon, he said the pause will come into force from 7.59pm (NZ Time) and be in place for 72 hours initially.
As with previous pauses, it will be under constant review. While the [new Melbourne community] case announced today is not unexpected as a contact of a case announced yesterday, New Zealand officials have assessed that the most cautious option is to pause the travel bubble with Victoria as there are still several unknowns with the outbreak.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Perth avoids lockdown after MIQ worker tests positive, flights to NZ cancelled
2 May, 2021 01:38 AM
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Passengers from Sydney are escorted to waiting buses after being processed following their arrival at Perth Airport in October 2019. Photo / Getty Images
Passengers from Sydney are escorted to waiting buses after being processed following their arrival at Perth Airport in October 2019. Photo / Getty Images
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By: Natalie Brown
West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has announced he wants to avoid another lockdown at all costs after a hotel quarantine guard tested positive for Covid-19 yesterday. Instead he introduced a slate of new restrictions.