What exercise is allowed in Melbourne and Mitchell Shire during the Stage 3 coronavirus lockdown restrictions?
4 years, 5 months ago

What exercise is allowed in Melbourne and Mitchell Shire during the Stage 3 coronavirus lockdown restrictions?

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All residents in Melbourne's metropolitan areas and the Mitchell Shire have been required to comply with Stage 3 lockdown rules since July 8, meaning you can only leave your home for four reasons. DHHS says activities like "walking, running, hiking, bike riding, surfing and kayaking" are allowed — but again there are conditions that come with this. These activities must be performed within the lockdown area, and on top of this, the DHHS website says: "you cannot drive a long way from your home to do these activities". "Outdoor playgrounds represent a risk of coronavirus transmission because of the number of people using them, the inability to control access and the lack of regular cleaning and disinfection," the DHHS website says.

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