Asia Today: Melbourne Ready To Ease Rules With 1 New Case
An Indian artisan speaks on a phone as he works on idols of Hindu gods and goddesses ahead of Durga Puja festival in Gauhati, India, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. Health officials have warned about the potential for the coronavirus to spread during the upcoming religious festival season, which is marked by huge gatherings in temples and shopping districts. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)
Australias Victoria state has reported just one new case of COVID19 and no deaths as the city of Melbourne moves closer towards the easing of some lifestyle restrictions.
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- Last Updated: October 17, 2020, 10:24 IST
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MELBOURNE, Australia: Australias Victoria state has reported just one new case of COVID-19 and no deaths as the city of Melbourne moves closer towards the easing of some lifestyle restrictions.
The states coronavirus death toll remains at 816 and the Australian total is 904.
Melbourne residents are expecting COVID-19 restrictions to be eased on Sunday but it is unclear how much freedom will be regained.
Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews has indicated the changes would be more in the social space, prompting pleas from business operators for relief from restrictions that once included an overnight curfew.
Current restrictions include a two-hour exercise limit within 5 kilometers (3 miles) of work or home and mandatory face masks covering the mouth and nose when a person leaves their home.
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