The remaining Steps for Metropolitan Melbourne:
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Timeline |
Key Points |
Second Step |
CURRENT AFTER 28 SEPTEMBER AND:
we reach an average daily case rate in metro Melbourne of 30 to 50 cases over a 14 day period with public health advice regarding transmission source.
The time period must pass AND the number of cases must be low enough to move to the next step.
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- Curfew in place 9pm to 5am
- Only leave home for 4 reasons: school or work (if these cannot be done from home), care or caregiving, to purchase essentials, exercise
- Public gatherings: up to 5 people from a maximum of 2 households can meet outdoors for social interaction (infants under 12 months of age are not included in the cap)
- Childcare will open from 28 September, standalone (sessional) kindergarten programs from Monday 5 October in line with Term 4
- Schools will see a staged return to face-to-face learning. Prep to Grade 2, students in Years 10 – 12 undertaking VCE/VCAL and specialist schools return in Term 4
- Outdoor exercise with a personal trainer allowed
- Restaurants and cafes open for takeaway and delivery only
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Third Step |
CURRENT AFTER 26 OCTOBER AND:
Daily average number of cases in the last 14 days is less than 5 (state-wide) AND
Less than 5 cases with an unknown source in the last 14 days (state-wide total).
The time period must pass AND the number of cases must be low enough to move to the next step.
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- No restrictions on leaving home
- Spend time with others outside where possible
- Public gatherings: up to 10 people
- Visitors allowed at home from 1 other household (up to 5 people)
- Schools will see a potential staged return for onsite learning for Grade 3 to Year 10 subject to public health advice
- Hospitality open for predominantly outdoor seated service only
- All retail open, except personal care (hairdressers open)
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Last Step |
CURRENT AFTER 23 NOVEMBER AND WHEN:
There are no new cases for 14 days.
The time period must pass AND the number of cases must be low enough to move to the next step.
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- No restrictions on leaving home
- Public gatherings: up to 50 people outdoors
- Visitors in the home: up to 20 visitors at a time
- Schools open for onsite learning with safety measures
- Hospitality open for seated service only
- All retail open with safety measures
- Phased return of organised contact sports resume for all ages. Limitations for spectators
- Galleries, museums and other entertainment venues open with some restrictions
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Covid Normal |
CURRENT WHEN:
There are no new cases for 28 days and no active cases (state-wide) and no outbreaks of concern in other States and Territories.
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- No restrictions on leaving home
- No restrictions on public gatherings but organisers encouraged to keep records of attendees
- No restrictions on visitors at home
- Schools open for onsite learning with safety measures
- Hospitality and retail all open
- No limits on weddings or funerals but organisers encouraged to keep records of attendees
- No restrictions on community sports or spectators
- Galleries, museums and other entertainment venues open with safety measures and record-keeping
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The remaining Steps for Regional Victoria:
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Timeline |
Key points |
Second Step |
CURRENT FROM 11:59pm 13 SEPTEMBER FOR: Regional Victoria |
- Only leave home for 4 reasons: school or work (if these cannot be done from home), care or caregiving, to purchase essentials, exercise
- Public gatherings: up to 5 people from a maximum of 2 households can meet outdoors for social interaction (infants under 12 months of age are not included in the cap)
- Visitors to the home: “Single person bubble” 1 nominated visitor if living alone/single parent (all children under 18)
- Childcare is open to all children
- Schools return to onsite learning from Term 4 with safety measures
- Outdoor exercise and recreation allowed
- Restaurants and cafes open for takeaway and delivery only
- Retail: open, with density and other restrictions, hairdressing open
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Third Step |
CURRENTLY FROM 11:59 PM 16 SEPTEMBER 2020
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- No restrictions on leaving home
- Spend time with others outside where possible
- Public gatherings: up to 10 people outdoors
- Visitors allowed at home from 1 other household (up to 5 people)
- Schools return to onsite learning from Term 4 with safety measures
- Hospitality open for predominantly outdoor seated service only
- All retail open, except personal care (hairdressers open)
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Last Step |
CURRENT AFTER 23 NOVEMBER AND WHEN:
There are no new cases for 14 days across Victoria.
The time period must pass AND the number of cases must be low enough to move to the next step.
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- No restrictions on leaving home
- Public gatherings: Up to 50 people outdoors
- Up to 20 visitors at home
- Schools open for onsite learning with safety measures
- Hospitality open for seated service only
- All retail open
- Galleries, museums and other entertainment venues open with some restrictions
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Covid Normal |
CURRENT WHEN:
There are no new cases for 28 days and no active cases (state-wide) and no outbreaks of concern in other States and Territories.
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- No restrictions on leaving home
- No restrictions on public gatherings but organisers encouraged to keep records of attendees
- No restrictions on visitors at home
- Schools open for onsite learning with safety measures
- Hospitality and retail all open
- No limits on weddings or funerals but organisers encouraged to keep records of attendees
- Galleries, museums and other entertainment venues open with safety measures and record-keeping
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