Masks must still be worn inside. But more people in metropolitan Melbourne can return to offices, with 75% capacity – or 30 people in a workplace – whichever is greater.

Close contacts – Get tested immediately and self-isolate for 14 days

"But it’s no exaggeration to say the single most important thing every single Victorian can do is to get tested as soon as they have even the mildest of symptoms."

"Among those not vaccinated – possibly up to 30 per cent of the community – we could see a large number of hospitalisations and deaths, as well as many cases of ‘long COVID’.”

Please donate to the organisations that spend 100% of the money collected on the relief work rather than spend 30-60% on their administrative structure.

Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth have performed better than Melbourne which used to be at rank 2 and has now fallen at rank 8

“Your run or walk can take place anywhere, at any time on the weekend across the event weekend. We welcome runners of all abilities from all over the world to join us for this important cause."

Metropolitan Melbourne will move to almost the same settings currently in place across regional Victoria. And regional Victoria will move towards further easing.

In these two weeks, the central and state governments will together make necessary preparations according to the new guidelines.

Scores of students currently enrolled in higher education institutes have paid international fees but are studying online from home.