'It will be devastating': Businesses in Melbourne's COVID-19 hotspots gear up for extended lockdown

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This week wasn't supposed to be a return to March lockdowns, but many business owners now accept the State Government's call despite its harsh impact on their livelihoods.

Ms Yeoh believes businesses are now less likely to restock supplies and rehire employees, even when social-distancing measures are lifted.

"[Some businesses] fear that restrictions will be reimposed before they can generate revenue to cover those costs," she said.The spike in cases in Victoria will most likely prolong border closures in Australia, and also postpone a travel-bubble arrangement with New Zealand.Suburbs on the fringes feel the pain of neighbour lockdownsIn Reservoir, 12 kilometres north of Melbourne's CBD, there's also been a rise in COVID-19 cases.

"Our business is located in the [local] shopping centre and we're seeing big changes — less people coming to the shopping centre," he said, noting revenue was down almost 40 per cent.Hung Vo says business is down, even though Reservoir hasn't been impacted by the latest lockdown order. He said while Melburnians were upset about lockdown, they needed to adhere to the latest advice for their own safety."I'm sure we can work together to get this virus away."Just a few doors down, Atul Sharma, owner of franchise Bubba Pizza, has also seen a big drop-off in business."It [COVID-19] affected us drastically because people are scared to come to the shop.Atul Sharma says he's accepting of the lockdowns.

 

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Australian media uses “devastating” more than vowel sounds

Can't spend money when your dead or hooked up to a ventilator. Stupid businesses.

29 June: Labor Vic Govt Those who refuse to be tested will now be force to spend an extra 10 days in quarantine. Hmm: C-Virus quarantine Vic, guards slept with guests.

Andrews has failed Victorians. This is his Ruby Princess.

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