Dozens of protesters line Melbourne dining strip
Dozens of protesters lined a Melbourne dining strip this afternoon to demonstrate against rules banning unvaccinated people from entering venues and shops.
Many failed to wear masks as they sat on picnic blankets on the Acland Street footpath.
Police monitored the stunt however no arrests were made.
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Dozens of protesters lined a St Kilda dining strip this afternoon to demonstrate against rules banning unvaccinated people from entering venues and shops. 9News
Victoria recorded 1750 new COVID-19 cases today and nine more deaths.
More than 90 per cent of eligible Victorians have had their first COVID-19 vaccination, as Melbourne residents experienced the first weekend out of their sixth lockdown.
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As of October 22, 90.2 per cent of eligible Victorians have had their first dose and 73.1 per cent of eligible residents have had two doses, according to Australian government data.
The state is edging closer towards the 80 per cent fully vaccinated rate, which is expected to trigger more freedoms for residents.
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