Melbourne's path out of COVID-19 restrictions was looking clear — then suddenly it wasn't
3 years, 9 months ago

Melbourne's path out of COVID-19 restrictions was looking clear — then suddenly it wasn't

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Melburnians are awaking to some welcome new freedoms today after a tough two-week "circuit-breaker" coronavirus lockdown. The new cases were unwelcome news on Melbourne's last day of lockdown and authorities swiftly walked back their positive attitude about Melbourne's restrictions easing again in a week. This tweak to the restrictions was described as "a small thing" by Deputy Chief Health Officer Allen Cheng who said masks were effective at limiting the risk of COVID-19's spread. Professor Cheng said public health authorities were continuing to monitor the situation "day by day". University of New South Wales epidemiologist, Mary-Louise McLaws said yesterday's four new unlinked cases were "concerning".

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