For over two months, the Melburnians have not been able to travel more than 3 miles from their home under severe Stage 4 restrictions
But on Sunday, the Prime Minister of Victoria announced that the controversial radius would be extended to 25 km, with residents now allowed to travel as far from their homes
The Department of Health and Social Services has now released a tool to help Melburnians understand their enlarged bubble
« Enter your full address – including the street number – on the map to see how far you are allowed to travel from your home under the COVID-19 restrictions of the second stage in Melbourne, » said the DHHS
On Monday morning, there was a note on the website stating that traffic to the card was high and should try again soon if residents could not access it
Melburnians no longer have a limit on the time spent outdoors, and outdoor gatherings have gone from five people to 10 for two households
Melbourne residents will also be able to have their hair cut, see a medical professional, renovate their home, wash their cars and bid at an auction, though a number of strict safety protocols will be applied. in place
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