Melbourne is a lovely city to explore. Yet, with the restrictions brought on by COVID-19, we are limited to visiting certain areas. There is also plenty of confusion as to what the new policies actually entail for this living in the city.

To provide you with a quick guide, here are some answers to the most common questions regarding the new restrictions in Melbourne for COVID-19:

What areas fall under the stay-at-home orders issued by the Victorian Premier?

3012: Brooklyn, Kingsville, Maidstone, Tottenham, West Footscray
3021: Albanvale, Kealba, Kings Park, St Albans
3032: Ascot Vale, Highpoint City, Maribyrnong, Travancore
3038: Keilor Downs, Keilor Lodge, Taylors Lakes, Watergardens
3042: Airport West, Keilor Park, Niddrie
3046: Glenroy, Hadfield, Oak Park
3047: Broadmeadows, Dallas, Jacana
3055: Brunswick South, Brunswick West, Moonee Vale, Moreland West
3060: Fawkner
3064: Craigieburn, Donnybrook, Mickleham, Roxburgh Park and Kalkallo

These codes represent around 311,000 people from 10 different postcodes. The restriction to combat Corona virus’ spread are put into place until July 29, where new announcements may mean an extension or an end to the order.

What does a “stay-at-home order” really mean?

These are the only 4 reasons that you will be allowed to leave your house under a stay-at-home order:

• For work or school
• For care or caregiving
• For daily exercise
• To get food and other essentials

On-the-spot fines will be imposed on those breaking the order. Those coming in and out of these postcodes will receive traffic regulations, as well.

You must attend work or provide in-person care to someone in these areas to be allowed to enter. If your partner happens to live in these areas, you will be able to visit them provided that you abide by the stay-at-home restrictions as well.

How will this affect local businesses in these neighborhoods?

These postcodes are back to the strict closures and restricted trading temporarily placed during the peak of the virus in Australia. This means restaurants and cafes can only offer takeaway and gyms won’t be allowed to operate.

Again, the stay-at-home order around these Victoria areas will stay in effect until July 29. Announcements for updated measures will be made then. For now, everyone in the Melbourne neighborhoods specified above are implored to stay at home.

During such a crisis, the simple act of following rules and staying home can truly save lives. We are all in this together, though we must stay far apart.

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