COVID-19 restrictions in place from 11.59pm, Thursday, 10 June

Published on 09 June 2021

The State Government has announced an update to COVID-19 restrictions for metropolitan Melbourne - which includes all of Yarra Ranges.

From 11.59pm Thursday, 10 June, the following changes have been made to existing restrictions:

• The five reasons to leave home no longer apply for metropolitan Melbourne.
• The existing 10km limit has now been increased to 25km.
• The only reasons to go further than 25km are for work, education,care and caregiving, and getting vaccinated.
• People in metropolitan Melbourne are still NOT permitted to travel to regional Victoria.
• Face masks must be carried at all times and must be worn indoors and outdoors. (You do not need to wear a mask in your own home, the home of your intimate partner or single bubble buddy or if another lawful exception applies.)
• Outdoor gatherings are now allowed with a maximum of 10 people, however visitors to your home are still not allowed (with the exception of single bubbles and intimate partners).
• Schools will be able to resume face-to-face learning from Friday 11 June.
• Cafes, restaurants and pubs will open, with strict safety measures like density limits, seated service and QR codes in place.
• Remaining retail businesses will also open, while hairdressing, beauty and personal care can resume but only where masks can be kept on.
• Weddings are limited to 10 people, and funerals no more than 50. Religious gatherings also have a limit of 50.
• Swimming pools, entertainment venues and community facilities will also open subject to density limits.
• Community sport can return but only for the purpose of training.