What are the new COVID-19 restrictions for Victorians?
The Victorian government on Wednesday announced a further easing of coronavirus restrictions to apply from 11.59pm on Thursday July 8. In this article you will find a run through of the new rules for the state. It will be updated as new information becomes available so please check back for the latest information. Health Minister Martin Foley said the changes would bring metropolitan Melbourne into line with the rules applying to regional Victoria. Masks  Masks will still be required in indoor, public-facing settings and must be carried at all times. But face coverings will no longer be mandatory in schools for students and staff or at workplaces where there is not public interaction such as offices and factories. workplaces will also be subject to a density limit of one person per 2 square metres.