Covid Victoria lockdown restrictions: new Melbourne and regional Vic coronavirus rules explained

New Victorian Covid-19 restrictions have been announced in response to a growing number of cases in a Melbourne suburbs coronavirus outbreak. Can you leave home? Is mask-wearing compulsory? Are schools closed? Is travelling permitted? What is the 5km radius for? Here are the new rules

Victoria has imposed a seven-day “circuit-breaker lockdown”in response to a growing Covid cluster in Melbourne’s northern suburbs.

From 11.59pm Thursday, 27 May until 11.59pm Thursday 3 June, the following rules apply to the entire state of Victoria – not just Melbourne.