'Life back to normal' as more Covid-19 curbs eased in Melbourne

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Melbourne's pubs and cafes can have unlimited patrons from Thursday night, while stadiums can return to full capacity as authorities lift nearly all remaining Covid-19 restrictions for the vaccinated residents in Australia's second-largest city.

"Your life will be back to normal, you will be able to enjoy all the things that you have yearned for and missed," State Premier Daniel Andrews said during a media conference.

Under more relaxed rules, people can hit the dance floor and there will be no limits on home gatherings. But masks will remain mandatory in health facilities, public transport and retail stores, Reuters reports.

Diners eat outside a restaurant on the second day of eased coronavirus regulations in Melbourne, Australia, October 23. — Reuters
Diners eat outside a restaurant on the second day of eased coronavirus regulations in Melbourne, Australia, October 23. — Reuters

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