Michaela Meade
Melton and Moorabool will be reunited thanks to the further easing of COVID-19 restrictions as of Friday at 6pm, when the state is predicted to reach its 80 per cent double dose vaccination target.
Premier Daniel Andrews said he was proud of the Victorian community for coming forward for the jab.
“I’m so proud of all Victorians for getting vaccinated at lightning speed and ensuring that our health system is protected,” Mr Andrews said.
“The more Victorians who get vaccinated, the more protected we are as an entire state.
“With millions of Victorians now fully vaccinated and having taken the necessary steps to protect themselves, their family, their friends and the entire community, Victoria is now roaring back to life and returning to the city we love.”
As part of the changes to restrictions, travel between metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria will be allowed, as well as interstate travel.
Most indoor settings including restaurants, pubs, gyms and hairdressers will open to no caps, subject to density limits, if all staff and patrons are fully vaccinated.
Most outdoor settings will remain at current density limits, with the vaccination rule.
These rules will also apply to weddings, funerals and religious gatherings if all attendees are fully vaccinated.
Entertainment venues will reopen, with density limits.
Masks remain mandatory indoors, but will not be required outdoors.
Health officials highly recommended the use of masks in outdoor spaces where physical distancing is not possible.
The next milestone for the state will be when 90 per cent of the eligible population has had a double dose vaccination.
Health officials have estimated this will be achieved by Wednesday, November 24.
More on Victoria’s roadmap, and to book your vaccination: bit.ly/3vGuqfc
