Victorians will be permitted to host gatherings of up to 30 people in their homes and will no longer be required to wear a mask in many public settings from midnight tonight, in the latest easing of coronavirus restrictions.
Premier Daniel Andrews announced the changes as the state recorded its 37th day in a row without a new coronavirus case today.
https://twitter.com/VicGovDHHS/status/1335328942421585920?ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwUnder the relaxed regulations, masks will only be required by law on public transport, in rideshares or taxis and in retail settings such as supermarkets, shopping centres, department stores and indoor markets.
Residents must still carry masks with them at all times.
However, Mr Andrews said he strongly encouraged everyone to wear one whenever they weren't able to socially distance, despite it no longer being mandatory.
"We would encourage people to wear a mask wherever they can and where there is any doubt whether they could come in closer contact in the 1.5m," he said.
"Face masks have been a great insurance policy and remain as such."
Christmas celebrations are now on the cards, with up to 30 visitors allowed inside homes from midnight - a full week sooner than forecast.
Residents of the household and infants under 12 months old are excluded from this tally.
Outdoor gatherings will also increase from 50 to 100 people.
More to come.
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