State of disaster declared in Victoria, Australia over new Covid-19 infections
After 671 new infections had been reported on Sunday, the Australian state Victoria has declared a state of emergency. The capital city Melbourne has imposed a nightly curfew and stay at home order which will last at least six weeks. The curfew will be active from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. every day and enable people to only leave the house for work or to receive care from others and provide care for others.
Restaurants will be able to continue with takeaway and delivery services and supermarkets will stay open.