Frequently Asked Questions (Issue 112)

Questions asked by members to the Secretariat to improve communication with readers.

What is Victoria’s current path to COVID Normal? Information extracted from https://www.vic.gov.au/coronaviruscovid-19-restrictionsroadmaps

Summary of Steps towards COVID Normal

First Step – Metro Melbourne (11:59pm 13 September) – Expanded social interaction.

Second Step – Metro Melbourne (28 September subject to trigger points and public health advice). Social bubbles, phased return of some workforces and education.

Third Step – Regional Victoria (11:59pm 13 September) – Social bubbles, visitors and staged return of education.

Regional Victoria (11:59pm 16 September) – Increased reopening for sport, recreation, ceremonies and special occasions.

Metro Melbourne (26 October subject to trigger points and public health advice) – Major industries return, increased reopening for education, sport, recreation, ceremonies and special occasions.

Last Step – Statewide (23 November subject to trigger points and public health advice) – Increased numbers for gatherings and hospitality.

COVID Normal – Statewide (subject to trigger points and public health advice) – No restrictions for gatherings, visitors, hospitality or sport.

“Trigger points” means a point for review by our public health team to consider any potential changes to the restrictions, based on case numbers, testing numbers and other factors.