Melbourne: five million people in Melbourne celebrated its independence as the world’s longest lockdown 262 days later ended on Thursday night.
The restrictions were lifted after the second largest city in Australia 70% double vaccination rate exceeded. People flocked to beaches and bars in the middle of the night, while pubs were crowded on Friday mornings, starting their day with champagne. in one of the suburbs, South BankHundreds of people took to their balconies to chant “we are finally out”. The lockdown was the longest and strictest lockdown in the world, with people only allowed to step out of the house for groceries, exercise, medical needs, caregivers’ responsibilities and vaccinations. Curfew imposed after 9 pm. People were barred from going more than 5 km away from home. The world’s second longest lockdown has been declared Buenos Aires where people lived with mobility restrictions for 234 days.
Earlier this month, Sydney Opened to people with full vaccination after 106 days in lockdown. Melbourne has reopened at a time when the state of Victoria is battling a third wave, registering over 2,000 cases a day. PM Scott Morrison Has said the country “must learn to live with the virus”.
The restrictions were lifted after the second largest city in Australia 70% double vaccination rate exceeded. People flocked to beaches and bars in the middle of the night, while pubs were crowded on Friday mornings, starting their day with champagne. in one of the suburbs, South BankHundreds of people took to their balconies to chant “we are finally out”. The lockdown was the longest and strictest lockdown in the world, with people only allowed to step out of the house for groceries, exercise, medical needs, caregivers’ responsibilities and vaccinations. Curfew imposed after 9 pm. People were barred from going more than 5 km away from home. The world’s second longest lockdown has been declared Buenos Aires where people lived with mobility restrictions for 234 days.
Earlier this month, Sydney Opened to people with full vaccination after 106 days in lockdown. Melbourne has reopened at a time when the state of Victoria is battling a third wave, registering over 2,000 cases a day. PM Scott Morrison Has said the country “must learn to live with the virus”.
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