Australia’s Melbourne set to end world’s longest lockdowns

By the time the curbs are lifted, the city of five million people will have been under six lockdowns totalling 262 days since March 2020.

The new strategy makes lockdowns highly unlikely once 80 percent of the population is fully vaccinated.

Most outdoor venues will be open to up to 50 people, subject to density limits, while indoor venues, including cafes and restaurants will be able to open to 20 people, also subject to density limits.

More easing, including the reopening of many retailers, will come once 80 percent of eligible Victorians are fully vaccinated – estimated by November 5 at the latest.

Eighty percent of the state’s people have been fully vaccinated.

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