Australia's Melbourne braces for closures, losses as it emerges from night-time curfew

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Australia's second-most populous city Melbourne emerged on Monday from its first night-time curfew to contain the spread of a resurgent ...

to contain the spread of a resurgent coronavirus, as residents braced for further closures and job losses.

The curfew from 8pm to 5am every day will be in place for six weeks, barring the city's nearly five million people from leaving their houses except for work or to receive or give care. Supermarkets will remain open, and restaurants, already closed for dining in, will be able to continue with their takeaway and delivery services.But some businesses that previously had not been forced to close will be asked to shut down. More details are expected to be announced on Monday.

"There is only one way out and that is to stem the tide of new cases. This is a big kick in the guts to thousands of small businesses right across the state," he added.

 

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