Premier Daniel Andrews said the eased restrictions, including an expanded 10-kilometre travel limit, a three-hour exercise limit, outdoor personal training and private real estate inspections, would kick in when 70 per cent of Victorians had received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
It is the highest number of new cases recorded across the state in more than a year – there were 149 new cases recorded on August 26 during the state’s deadly second wave – and comes a day after Victoria recorded two COVID-19 deaths,Of Wednesday’s new cases, 64 were linked to known cases and outbreaks, which means the source of 56 cases remains a mystery.There are 58 people in hospital with COVID-19 in Victoria, including 21 in intensive care and 14 on a ventilator.
Professor Sutton said if people filled available AstraZeneca vaccination appointments in the state, and more people got vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccinations at their GPs, Victoria might reach the goal of 70 per cent of the population vaccinated with one dose sooner than September 23. He said the GAT would go ahead for VCE students on October 5, and the priority in the coming weeks was to vaccinate year 12 students.
Mr Andrews said that at that stage the state could have “an economy that operates for vaccinated people”.
No matter how long the lockdown lasts, it is just not working.
23rd provided we hit 70%....
It is extended until we have 70% first dosed, not necessarily September 23. Come on The Age!
Thanks Gladys
GladysB ScottMorrisonMP Super spreaders
Consider opening gyms for double vaccinated (please)
That’s should hopefully stop Victorians whining for a while.
We should hit 70% before sept 23. Unless they want to fudge the data
1984 is coming.
Don’t think retail, restaurants, entertainment venues, events are going to open in this plan. It looks like get the % up to get little freedoms as a reward.
DanielAndrewsMP Tyrant
…and Sydney thought they would win the lockdown race pffft amateurs
Cruel and insane.
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