21.10.2021COVIDSafe – well done Victoria, let’s go!
Congratulations Victoria! We have together achieved a 70% double dose COVID-19 vaccination rate and with that, the end of lockdown. Victorians who are fully vaccinated can celebrate at outdoor venues, restaurants, and bars. Hairdressers and outdoor swimming pools are reopening, and primary and secondary school students are returning to the classroom. Below are the full details on more social and recreation activities.
Social and Recreational
In metropolitan Melbourne:
- Reasons to leave home and curfew are no longer in place.
- 10 fully vaccinated people can gather outdoors, community sport training returns for the minimum required to hold training.
- Pubs, clubs, and entertainment venues can open to 50 fully vaccinated people outdoors.
In regional Victoria:
- Community sport returns indoors for the minimum number required.
- Pubs, clubs and entertainment venues are open indoors to 30 fully vaccinated people.
Education
In metropolitan Melbourne:
- All school students return on-site at least part time.
In regional Victoria:
- All school students return onsite at least part time – see full roadmap for details.
Religious Ceremonies
In metropolitan Melbourne
- Funerals are allowed for 20 fully vaccinated people indoors and 50 fully vaccinated outdoors.
- Weddings allowed for 50 fully vaccinated people outdoors.
In regional Victoria:
- Funerals and weddings are allowed for 30 fully vaccinated people indoors and 100 fully vaccinated outdoors.
Hairdressing and Personal Care
In metropolitan Melbourne:
- Open for up to 5 fully vaccinated people.
For more information, please visit Victoria’s Road Map delivering the National plan.
To access the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 in Victoria, visit Coronavirus (COVID-19) Victoria or call the 24-hour Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can also call the Victorian Aboriginal COVID-19 Information Line on 1800 312 911. Callers will speak with Aboriginal staff who can answer questions about COVID-19 and direct them to relevant support services. The information line is open from 9am to 5pm, 7 days a week.