Daniel Andrews' daily press conference delayed over final COVID-19 test results
Melburnians have finally found out restrictions will be eased after Daniel Andrews' daily press conference was pushed back.
The Victorian Premier usually goes through the state's progress around 11am. The press conference started at 3.15pm.
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Mr Andrews was waiting on the results of the final 500 to 700 tests following an outbreak in Melbourne's northern suburbs before conducting his daily press conference.
A full list of restrictions eased and dates are at the bottom of this article.
Labor leader Anthony Albanese told 2GB he hopes there will be an announcement about reopening.
"I don't think anyone wants any restrictions there for a day longer than necessary," Mr Albanese said.
Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews is expected to hold a conference later this afternoon. Getty
This morning it was announced that Victoria had recorded no new COVID-19 cases and no further deaths.
Yesterday Mr Andrews said he would "cautiously pause" on Victoria easing more restrictions as he awaited the results of a potential outbreak in Melbourne's north.
The announcement sparked outrage from sectors of the business community, furious at not knowing when they will be able to trade again.
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COVID testing takes place at a pop up clinic in Heidelberg West on October 25, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. The Premier announced that current restrictions will need to stay in place as a COVID cluster in the northern suburbs of Melbourne is assessed. Victoria had 7 new cases of COVID overnight and no deaths. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images) Darrian Traynor/Getty Images
Opening as of Tuesday, October 27 at 11.59pm
- All retail
- Restaurants, café, hotel and bars reopen
- Indoor max of 20 people seated, 10 people per space
- Outdoor 50 people, 1 person per 2 square metre
- Beauty, tattoos and personal services open - must wear a mask
- Outdoor Community sport for U18 returning
- Outdoor non-contact sport for adults returning
Travel changes, October 27 at 11.59pm
- Four reasons to leave home removed
- 25km limit remains
- Regional and metro border remains
At your home, October 27 at 11.59pm
- Outdoor gathering max of 10 people – infants under 12 months not included
- More than two households but can't exceed 10 people.
- Weddings 10 people
- Funerals 20 people
Religious gatherings, October 27 at 11.59pm
- Indoor 10 people + 1 faith leader
- Outdoor 20 people + 1 faith leader
You can get up-to-date information from the Federal Government's Coronavirus Australia app, available on the App Store, Google Play and the Government's WhatsApp channel.
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