https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-19/ ... /100474302
Victoria's roadmap out of COVID lockdown
released by Premier Daniel Andrews
By state political reporters Richard Willingham and Bridget Rollason, and Yara Murray-Atfield
Posted 2h ago
2 hours ago
, updated 16m ago
Melbourne will be in lockdown until late October and greater freedoms will be granted to fully vaccinated Victorians once 80 per cent of the eligible population has been double dosed, the state's roadmap has revealed.
Key points:
Premier Daniel Andrews has warned there will be "very difficult days" ahead for the state's health system
A 70 per cent double-dose vaccination target is projected to be hit on October 26, when hospitality will reopen
Once an 80 per cent double-dose target is hit in November, vaccinated people will be allowed into more venues
But hospital capacity is expected to be severely stretched and daily cases are projected to soar into the thousands over the coming month, according to the modelling underpinning the plan.
And from tonight, Geelong, the Surf Coast and the Mitchell Shire will re-enter lockdown for seven days, due to increased cases in the regions.
The regional areas join Metropolitan Melbourne and Greater Ballarat in the lockdown, which includes only six allowed reasons to leave home and restrictions on movement.
Under the roadmap unveiled by Premier Daniel Andrews, once the state reaches 80 per cent single-dose coverage, contactless recreation including golf, tennis and bowls will be permitted.
After that, the state's restrictions will remain in place until 70 per cent of the 16-plus population has had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, which is expected on October 26.
