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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - June 21: A woman wearing a facemask is seen in the CBD as restrictions are being tightened in Victoria during COVID 19 on 21 June, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. After a concerning spike in new coronavirus infections in metropolitan Melbourne which is once again sparking fears of a second wave, the Premier Daniel Andrews announced yesterday (20 June) that restrictions on the number of visitors in private homes will be reduced to ten to five. Victoria recorded 19 new cases overnight, the fifth day in a row of double digits increases, prompting the Government to extend the State of Emergency for another four weeks giving Police unprecedented powers to enforce directions managed by the State Government. It includes three new cases linked to an outbreak among contractors working at the Samford Plaza Hotel. The State was in the midst of easing restrictions allowing restaurants, bars and cafes to increase the number of inside patrons from 20 to 50. As a result of this spike, the Government has reversed in decision to further ease restrictions on hospitality businesses forcing many to shut their doors forever. Some of Melbourne’s most well-known restaurateurs are at on the brink of permanent closure. Victoria has had the strictest Coronavirus restrictions in the country, yet is by far the worst performing state, raising questions over the real effectiveness of this strategy. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - June 21: Two women are seen wearing facemasks in the CBD as restrictions are being tightened in Victoria during COVID 19 on 21 June, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. After a concerning spike in new coronavirus infections in metropolitan Melbourne which is once again sparking fears of a second wave, the Premier Daniel Andrews announced yesterday (20 June) that restrictions on the number of visitors in private homes will be reduced to ten to five. Victoria recorded 19 new cases overnight, the fifth day in a row of double digits increases, prompting the Government to extend the State of Emergency for another four weeks giving Police unprecedented powers to enforce directions managed by the State Government. It includes three new cases linked to an outbreak among contractors working at the Samford Plaza Hotel. The State was in the midst of easing restrictions allowing restaurants, bars and cafes to increase the number of inside patrons from 20 to 50. As a result of this spike, the Government has reversed in decision to further ease restrictions on hospitality businesses forcing many to shut their doors forever. Some of Melbourne’s most well-known restaurateurs are at on the brink of permanent closure. Victoria has had the strictest Coronavirus restrictions in the country, yet is by far the worst performing state, raising questions over the real effectiveness of this strategy. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - June 21: Despite fears of a Coronavirus second wave as new infections spike across Melbourne, people are flocking back into the CBD. Two women are seen walking along Elisabeth Street wearing facemasks as restrictions are being tightened in Victoria during COVID 19 on 21 June, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. After a concerning spike in new coronavirus infections in metropolitan Melbourne which is once again sparking fears of a second wave, the Premier Daniel Andrews announced yesterday (20 June) that restrictions on the number of visitors in private homes will be reduced to ten to five. Victoria recorded 19 new cases overnight, the fifth day in a row of double digits increases, prompting the Government to extend the State of Emergency for another four weeks giving Police unprecedented powers to enforce directions managed by the State Government. It includes three new cases linked to an outbreak among contractors working at the Samford Plaza Hotel. The State was in the midst of easing restrictions allowing restaurants, bars and cafes to increase the number of inside patrons from 20 to 50. As a result of this spike, the Government has reversed in decision to further ease restrictions on hospitality businesses forcing many to shut their doors forever. Some of Melbourne’s most well-known restaurateurs are at on the brink of permanent closure. Victoria has had the strictest Coronavirus restrictions in the country, yet is by far the worst performing state, raising questions over the real effectiveness of this strategy. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - June 21: Customers line up outside of the women's clothing retailer COS in Elizabeth Street in the CBD as they enforce strict social distancing rules within their store as restrictions are being tightened in Victoria during COVID 19 on 21 June, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. After a concerning spike in new coronavirus infections in metropolitan Melbourne which is once again sparking fears of a second wave, the Premier Daniel Andrews announced yesterday (20 June) that restrictions on the number of visitors in private homes will be reduced to ten to five. Victoria recorded 19 new cases overnight, the fifth day in a row of double digits increases, prompting the Government to extend the State of Emergency for another four weeks giving Police unprecedented powers to enforce directions managed by the State Government. It includes three new cases linked to an outbreak among contractors working at the Samford Plaza Hotel. The State was in the midst of easing restrictions allowing restaurants, bars and cafes to increase the number of inside patrons from 20 to 50. As a result of this spike, the Government has reversed in decision to further ease restrictions on hospitality businesses forcing many to shut their doors forever. Some of Melbourne’s most well-known restaurateurs are at on the brink of permanent closure. Victoria has had the strictest Coronavirus restrictions in the country, yet is by far the worst performing state, raising questions over the real effectiveness of this strategy. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - June 21: A couple wearing facemasks are seen walking in the CBD as restrictions are being tightened in Victoria during COVID 19 on 21 June, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. After a concerning spike in new coronavirus infections in metropolitan Melbourne which is once again sparking fears of a second wave, the Premier Daniel Andrews announced yesterday (20 June) that restrictions on the number of visitors in private homes will be reduced to ten to five. Victoria recorded 19 new cases overnight, the fifth day in a row of double digits increases, prompting the Government to extend the State of Emergency for another four weeks giving Police unprecedented powers to enforce directions managed by the State Government. It includes three new cases linked to an outbreak among contractors working at the Samford Plaza Hotel. The State was in the midst of easing restrictions allowing restaurants, bars and cafes to increase the number of inside patrons from 20 to 50. As a result of this spike, the Government has reversed in decision to further ease restrictions on hospitality businesses forcing many to shut their doors forever. Some of Melbourne’s most well-known restaurateurs are at on the brink of permanent closure. Victoria has had the strictest Coronavirus restrictions in the country, yet is by far the worst performing state, raising questions over the real effectiveness of this strategy. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - June 21: Police are seen talking to a man and a women in the CBD as restrictions are being tightened in Victoria during COVID 19 on 21 June, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. After a concerning spike in new coronavirus infections in metropolitan Melbourne which is once again sparking fears of a second wave, the Premier Daniel Andrews announced yesterday (20 June) that restrictions on the number of visitors in private homes will be reduced to ten to five. Victoria recorded 19 new cases overnight, the fifth day in a row of double digits increases, prompting the Government to extend the State of Emergency for another four weeks giving Police unprecedented powers to enforce directions managed by the State Government. It includes three new cases linked to an outbreak among contractors working at the Samford Plaza Hotel. The State was in the midst of easing restrictions allowing restaurants, bars and cafes to increase the number of inside patrons from 20 to 50. As a result of this spike, the Government has reversed in decision to further ease restrictions on hospitality businesses forcing many to shut their doors forever. Some of Melbourne’s most well-known restaurateurs are at on the brink of permanent closure. Victoria has had the strictest Coronavirus restrictions in the country, yet is by far the worst performing state, raising questions over the real effectiveness of this strategy. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - June 21: A large group of police question a man and a woman in the CBD as restrictions are being tightened in Victoria during COVID 19 on 21 June, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. After a concerning spike in new coronavirus infections in metropolitan Melbourne which is once again sparking fears of a second wave, the Premier Daniel Andrews announced yesterday (20 June) that restrictions on the number of visitors in private homes will be reduced to ten to five. Victoria recorded 19 new cases overnight, the fifth day in a row of double digits increases, prompting the Government to extend the State of Emergency for another four weeks giving Police unprecedented powers to enforce directions managed by the State Government. It includes three new cases linked to an outbreak among contractors working at the Samford Plaza Hotel. The State was in the midst of easing restrictions allowing restaurants, bars and cafes to increase the number of inside patrons from 20 to 50. As a result of this spike, the Government has reversed in decision to further ease restrictions on hospitality businesses forcing many to shut their doors forever. Some of Melbourne’s most well-known restaurateurs are at on the brink of permanent closure. Victoria has had the strictest Coronavirus restrictions in the country, yet is by far the worst performing state, raising questions over the real effectiveness of this strategy. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - June 21: A man and a woman are seen crossing the street wearing a facemask in the CBD as restrictions are being tightened in Victoria during COVID 19 on 21 June, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. After a concerning spike in new coronavirus infections in metropolitan Melbourne which is once again sparking fears of a second wave, the Premier Daniel Andrews announced yesterday (20 June) that restrictions on the number of visitors in private homes will be reduced to ten to five. Victoria recorded 19 new cases overnight, the fifth day in a row of double digits increases, prompting the Government to extend the State of Emergency for another four weeks giving Police unprecedented powers to enforce directions managed by the State Government. It includes three new cases linked to an outbreak among contractors working at the Samford Plaza Hotel. The State was in the midst of easing restrictions allowing restaurants, bars and cafes to increase the number of inside patrons from 20 to 50. As a result of this spike, the Government has reversed in decision to further ease restrictions on hospitality businesses forcing many to shut their doors forever. Some of Melbourne’s most well-known restaurateurs are at on the brink of permanent closure. Victoria has had the strictest Coronavirus restrictions in the country, yet is by far the worst performing state, raising questions over the real effectiveness of this strategy. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - June 21: A view of the main entrance of David Jones Department Store in Bourke Street as restrictions are being tightened in Victoria during COVID 19 on 21 June, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. One of Australia's largest insurers will no longer provide cover for suppliers of struggling retailers Myer and David Jones after deeming the traditional department store sector too risky to insure. In a letter from QBE Insurance to Suppliers, the $13.5 billion insurer said it would no longer provide trade credit insurance for Myer or David Jones due to concerns the two retailers may not survive the COVID-19 crisis. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - June 21: A view of the main entrance of Myer Department Store in Bourke Street as restrictions are being tightened in Victoria during COVID 19 on 21 June, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. One of Australia's largest insurers will no longer provide cover for suppliers of struggling retailers Myer and David Jones after deeming the traditional department store sector too risky to insure. In a letter from QBE Insurance to Suppliers, the $13.5 billion insurer said it would no longer provide trade credit insurance for Myer or David Jones due to concerns the two retailers may not survive the COVID-19 crisis. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - June 21: Two women are seen wearing facemasks on Bourke Street as restrictions are being tightened in Victoria during COVID 19 on 21 June, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. After a concerning spike in new coronavirus infections in metropolitan Melbourne which is once again sparking fears of a second wave, the Premier Daniel Andrews announced yesterday (20 June) that restrictions on the number of visitors in private homes will be reduced to ten to five. Victoria recorded 19 new cases overnight, the fifth day in a row of double digits increases, prompting the Government to extend the State of Emergency for another four weeks giving Police unprecedented powers to enforce directions managed by the State Government. It includes three new cases linked to an outbreak among contractors working at the Samford Plaza Hotel. The State was in the midst of easing restrictions allowing restaurants, bars and cafes to increase the number of inside patrons from 20 to 50. As a result of this spike, the Government has reversed in decision to further ease restrictions on hospitality businesses forcing many to shut their doors forever. Some of Melbourne’s most well-known restaurateurs are at on the brink of permanent closure. Victoria has had the strictest Coronavirus restrictions in the country, yet is by far the worst performing state, raising questions over the real effectiveness of this strategy. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - June 21: A women is seen wearing a face mask on Bourke Street as restrictions are being tightened in Victoria during COVID 19 on 21 June, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. After a concerning spike in new coronavirus infections in metropolitan Melbourne which is once again sparking fears of a second wave, the Premier Daniel Andrews announced yesterday (20 June) that restrictions on the number of visitors in private homes will be reduced to ten to five. Victoria recorded 19 new cases overnight, the fifth day in a row of double digits increases, prompting the Government to extend the State of Emergency for another four weeks giving Police unprecedented powers to enforce directions managed by the State Government. It includes three new cases linked to an outbreak among contractors working at the Samford Plaza Hotel. The State was in the midst of easing restrictions allowing restaurants, bars and cafes to increase the number of inside patrons from 20 to 50. As a result of this spike, the Government has reversed in decision to further ease restrictions on hospitality businesses forcing many to shut their doors forever. Some of Melbourne’s most well-known restaurateurs are at on the brink of permanent closure. Victoria has had the strictest Coronavirus restrictions in the country, yet is by far the worst performing state, raising questions over the real effectiveness of this strategy. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - June 21: A food delivery rider is seen wearing a facemask as he walks his bicycle across an intersection in Melbourne as restrictions are being tightened in Victoria during COVID 19 on 21 June, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. After a concerning spike in new coronavirus infections in metropolitan Melbourne which is once again sparking fears of a second wave, the Premier Daniel Andrews announced yesterday (20 June) that restrictions on the number of visitors in private homes will be reduced to ten to five. Victoria recorded 19 new cases overnight, the fifth day in a row of double digits increases, prompting the Government to extend the State of Emergency for another four weeks giving Police unprecedented powers to enforce directions managed by the State Government. It includes three new cases linked to an outbreak among contractors working at the Samford Plaza Hotel. The State was in the midst of easing restrictions allowing restaurants, bars and cafes to increase the number of inside patrons from 20 to 50. As a result of this spike, the Government has reversed in decision to further ease restrictions on hospitality businesses forcing many to shut their doors forever. Some of Melbourne’s most well-known restaurateurs are at on the brink of permanent closure. Victoria has had the strictest Coronavirus restrictions in the country, yet is by far the worst performing state, raising questions over the real effectiveness of this strategy. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - June 21: A woman is seen wearing a facemask and talking in her phone as she sits on a bench in Bourke Street as restrictions are being tightened in Victoria during COVID 19 on 21 June, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. After a concerning spike in new coronavirus infections in metropolitan Melbourne which is once again sparking fears of a second wave, the Premier Daniel Andrews announced yesterday (20 June) that restrictions on the number of visitors in private homes will be reduced to ten to five. Victoria recorded 19 new cases overnight, the fifth day in a row of double digits increases, prompting the Government to extend the State of Emergency for another four weeks giving Police unprecedented powers to enforce directions managed by the State Government. It includes three new cases linked to an outbreak among contractors working at the Samford Plaza Hotel. The State was in the midst of easing restrictions allowing restaurants, bars and cafes to increase the number of inside patrons from 20 to 50. As a result of this spike, the Government has reversed in decision to further ease restrictions on hospitality businesses forcing many to shut their doors forever. Some of Melbourne’s most well-known restaurateurs are at on the brink of permanent closure. Victoria has had the strictest Coronavirus restrictions in the country, yet is by far the worst performing state, raising questions over the real effectiveness of this strategy. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - June 21: A man is seen walking in the CBD as he incorrectly wears a facemask under his chin as restrictions are being tightened in Victoria during COVID 19 on 21 June, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. After a concerning spike in new coronavirus infections in metropolitan Melbourne which is once again sparking fears of a second wave, the Premier Daniel Andrews announced yesterday (20 June) that restrictions on the number of visitors in private homes will be reduced to ten to five. Victoria recorded 19 new cases overnight, the fifth day in a row of double digits increases, prompting the Government to extend the State of Emergency for another four weeks giving Police unprecedented powers to enforce directions managed by the State Government. It includes three new cases linked to an outbreak among contractors working at the Samford Plaza Hotel. The State was in the midst of easing restrictions allowing restaurants, bars and cafes to increase the number of inside patrons from 20 to 50. As a result of this spike, the Government has reversed in decision to further ease restrictions on hospitality businesses forcing many to shut their doors forever. Some of Melbourne’s most well-known restaurateurs are at on the brink of permanent closure. Victoria has had the strictest Coronavirus restrictions in the country, yet is by far the worst performing state, raising questions over the real effectiveness of this strategy. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - June 21: A woman is seen wearing a facemask in Bourke Street as restrictions are being tightened in Victoria during COVID 19 on 21 June, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. After a concerning spike in new coronavirus infections in metropolitan Melbourne which is once again sparking fears of a second wave, the Premier Daniel Andrews announced yesterday (20 June) that restrictions on the number of visitors in private homes will be reduced to ten to five. Victoria recorded 19 new cases overnight, the fifth day in a row of double digits increases, prompting the Government to extend the State of Emergency for another four weeks giving Police unprecedented powers to enforce directions managed by the State Government. It includes three new cases linked to an outbreak among contractors working at the Samford Plaza Hotel. The State was in the midst of easing restrictions allowing restaurants, bars and cafes to increase the number of inside patrons from 20 to 50. As a result of this spike, the Government has reversed in decision to further ease restrictions on hospitality businesses forcing many to shut their doors forever. Some of Melbourne’s most well-known restaurateurs are at on the brink of permanent closure. Victoria has had the strictest Coronavirus restrictions in the country, yet is by far the worst performing state, raising questions over the real effectiveness of this strategy. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - June 21: Large numbers of shoppers are seen outside of the David Jones Store in Bourke Street as restrictions are being tightened in Victoria during COVID 19 on 21 June, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. One of Australia's largest insurers will no longer provide cover for suppliers of struggling retailers Myer and David Jones after deeming the traditional department store sector too risky to insure. In a letter from QBE Insurance to Suppliers, the $13.5 billion insurer said it would no longer provide trade credit insurance for Myer or David Jones due to concerns the two retailers may not survive the COVID-19 crisis. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - June 21: A view of the main entrance of David Jones Department Store in Bourke Street as restrictions are being tightened in Victoria during COVID 19 on 21 June, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. One of Australia's largest insurers will no longer provide cover for suppliers of struggling retailers Myer and David Jones after deeming the traditional department store sector too risky to insure. In a letter from QBE Insurance to Suppliers, the $13.5 billion insurer said it would no longer provide trade credit insurance for Myer or David Jones due to concerns the two retailers may not survive the COVID-19 crisis. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - June 21: Despite fears of a second wave hitting Victoria, the city is overflowing with shoppers as large groups of people are seen walking past retailers on Swanston Street as restrictions are being tightened in Victoria during COVID 19 on 21 June, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. After a concerning spike in new coronavirus infections in metropolitan Melbourne which is once again sparking fears of a second wave, the Premier Daniel Andrews announced yesterday (20 June) that restrictions on the number of visitors in private homes will be reduced to ten to five. Victoria recorded 19 new cases overnight, the fifth day in a row of double digits increases, prompting the Government to extend the State of Emergency for another four weeks giving Police unprecedented powers to enforce directions managed by the State Government. It includes three new cases linked to an outbreak among contractors working at the Samford Plaza Hotel. The State was in the midst of easing restrictions allowing restaurants, bars and cafes to increase the number of inside patrons from 20 to 50. As a result of this spike, the Government has reversed in decision to further ease restrictions on hospitality businesses forcing many to shut their doors forever. Some of Melbourne’s most well-known restaurateurs are at on the brink of permanent closure. Victoria has had the strictest Coronavirus restrictions in the country, yet is by far the worst performing state, raising questions over the real effectiveness of this strategy. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - June 21: A view of one of the brass signs of the Stamford Plaza Hotel in the CBD, the site of one of Melbourne's two main Coronavirus clusters amongst contractors working at the hotel as restrictions are being tightened in Victoria during COVID 19 on 21 June, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. After a concerning spike in new coronavirus infections in metropolitan Melbourne which is once again sparking fears of a second wave, the Premier Daniel Andrews announced yesterday (20 June) that restrictions on the number of visitors in private homes will be reduced to ten to five. Victoria recorded 19 new cases overnight, the fifth day in a row of double digits increases, prompting the Government to extend the State of Emergency for another four weeks giving Police unprecedented powers to enforce directions managed by the State Government. It includes three new cases linked to an outbreak among contractors working at the Samford Plaza Hotel. The State was in the midst of easing restrictions allowing restaurants, bars and cafes to increase the number of inside patrons from 20 to 50. As a result of this spike, the Government has reversed in decision to further ease restrictions on hospitality businesses forcing many to shut their doors forever. Some of Melbourne’s most well-known restaurateurs are at on the brink of permanent closure. Victoria has had the strictest Coronavirus restrictions in the country, yet is by far the worst performing state, raising questions over the real effectiveness of this strategy. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - June 21: A view of the flags above the main entrance of the Stamford Plaza Hotel where a major Coronavirus Cluster has been identified amongst contractors working there as restrictions are being tightened in Victoria during COVID 19 on 21 June, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. After a concerning spike in new coronavirus infections in metropolitan Melbourne which is once again sparking fears of a second wave, the Premier Daniel Andrews announced yesterday (20 June) that restrictions on the number of visitors in private homes will be reduced to ten to five. Victoria recorded 19 new cases overnight, the fifth day in a row of double digits increases, prompting the Government to extend the State of Emergency for another four weeks giving Police unprecedented powers to enforce directions managed by the State Government. It includes three new cases linked to an outbreak among contractors working at the Samford Plaza Hotel. The State was in the midst of easing restrictions allowing restaurants, bars and cafes to increase the number of inside patrons from 20 to 50. As a result of this spike, the Government has reversed in decision to further ease restrictions on hospitality businesses forcing many to shut their doors forever. Some of Melbourne’s most well-known restaurateurs are at on the brink of permanent closure. Victoria has had the strictest Coronavirus restrictions in the country, yet is by far the worst performing state, raising questions over the real effectiveness of this strategy. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - June 21: The iconic Flower Drum in the CBD are amongst some of the countries best known and loved restaurants that may not reopen due to further restrictions being imposed on restaurants, cafes, and bars after a sharp increase of new infections as restrictions are being tightened in Victoria during COVID 19 on 21 June, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. After a concerning spike in new coronavirus infections in metropolitan Melbourne which is once again sparking fears of a second wave, the Premier Daniel Andrews announced yesterday (20 June) that restrictions on the number of visitors in private homes will be reduced to ten to five. Victoria recorded 19 new cases overnight, the fifth day in a row of double digits increases, prompting the Government to extend the State of Emergency for another four weeks giving Police unprecedented powers to enforce directions managed by the State Government. It includes three new cases linked to an outbreak among contractors working at the Samford Plaza Hotel. The State was in the midst of easing restrictions allowing restaurants, bars and cafes to increase the number of inside patrons from 20 to 50. As a result of this spike, the Government has reversed in decision to further ease restrictions on hospitality businesses forcing many to shut their doors forever. Some of Melbourne’s most well-known restaurateurs are at on the brink of permanent closure. Victoria has had the strictest Coronavirus restrictions in the country, yet is by far the worst performing state, raising questions over the real effectiveness of this strategy. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - June 21: A homeless man is seen begging on the street in the CBD as restrictions are being tightened in Victoria during COVID 19 on 21 June, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. After a concerning spike in new coronavirus infections in metropolitan Melbourne which is once again sparking fears of a second wave, the Premier Daniel Andrews announced yesterday (20 June) that restrictions on the number of visitors in private homes will be reduced to ten to five. Victoria recorded 19 new cases overnight, the fifth day in a row of double digits increases, prompting the Government to extend the State of Emergency for another four weeks giving Police unprecedented powers to enforce directions managed by the State Government. It includes three new cases linked to an outbreak among contractors working at the Samford Plaza Hotel. The State was in the midst of easing restrictions allowing restaurants, bars and cafes to increase the number of inside patrons from 20 to 50. As a result of this spike, the Government has reversed in decision to further ease restrictions on hospitality businesses forcing many to shut their doors forever. Some of Melbourne’s most well-known restaurateurs are at on the brink of permanent closure. Victoria has had the strictest Coronavirus restrictions in the country, yet is by far the worst performing state, raising questions over the real effectiveness of this strategy. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - June 22: Medical personnel test locals at the Pacific Epping Shopping Centre Mobile Testing Site Victorians present at Mobile testing Site as Coronavirus infections spike in the state over the weekend as restrictions are being tightened in Victoria during COVID 19 on 22 June, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. After a concerning spike in Coronavirus cases over the weekend in Victoria, Premier Daniel Andrews announced on the 20th June that he would re-impose restrictions in the home, reducing the number of visitors from 10 to 5, and delay the increase in the number of patrons in pubs, cafes and restaurants from 20 to 50. The Victorian Government has also extended its State of Emergency for another four weeks giving police unprecedented powers. Government rhetoric and media alarmism has injected a new wave of fear into the public as people line up for blocks to get tested at the mobile testing sites.  (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)

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