Oliver Lees
Victoria’s roadmap out of lockdown has been revealed, as more exposure sites have been added in Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges.
The state recorded 567 cases in the 24 hours to Monday morning.
Premier Daniel Andrews detailed the easing of restrictions on Sunday, with each step subject to change as new vaccination targets are reached.
“While we’re no longer aiming for COVID zero, it’s imperative we don’t jeopardise our health system as we open up – too many Victorians rely on it every day,” Mr Andrews said.
Major restrictions will remain in place for most industries until the end of October when it is estimated that 70 per cent of Victorians aged over 16 will be fully vaccinated.
The five reasons to leave the home will be scrapped, as will the curfew, but a travel restriction of 25 kilometres will remain in place for Melburnians.
Outdoor gatherings will increase to 10 fully vaccinated people while hospitality and other businesses can cater for up to 50 fully vaccinated people outdoors, subject to density limits.
Eight new tier two exposure sites were listed in the Macedon Ranges over the weekend in the suburbs of Kyneton and Woodend, including Woolworths Kyneton and Woodend Children’s Park.
Sunbury McDonald’s was also listed as a tier two exposure site. Anyone who attended these sites at the times listed on the state government’s website is urged to get tested and isolate until receiving a negative result.
Exposure sites: exposure sites: www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/exposure-sites
