Further easing of Victorian coronavirus restrictions confirmed but work-from-home directive for June remains
Melbourne: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has confirmed the state will further ease coronavirus restrictions on June 22, allowing cinemas and theatres to reopen and boosting customer capacity for hospitality venues.
Under the changes, the number of people allowed inside enclosed spaces at cafes, restaurants, pubs, cinemas, concert venues, theatres, libraries and community centres and halls will rise from 20 to 50. But the venues will remain subject to a density requirement of one customer per four square metres, meaning entry will need to be carefully restricted by the business. Those buying a drink at a Victorian venue will no longer be required to purchase a meal with their drink, but will still need to leave their contact details and will be served at the table, not the bar. Indoor sports centres and gyms will also be able to reopen to a maximum of 20 people per space and a cap of 10 people per group for adults.
Victoria’s ski season is allowed to open from June 22, but the use of shared sporting equipment will be minimised, with no sharing of equipment that touches the face or head such as goggles or masks.
Local football teams, soccer clubs and other contact sports will also be able to resume full training from July 13, with full competitions allowed one week later on July 20.
The directive for all Victorians who can work from home to continue to do so remains in place for the rest of June.
The fine details of the lifted restrictions can be found on the Department of Health and Human Services website.